This is the 8467th most frequent Japanese word.
戸惑い
Bewilderment; confusion; being at a loss.
In this sentence, "戸惑い" refers to a feeling of confusion or bewilderment experienced due to unanticipated circumstances.
面接での質問が予想外だったため、彼は少し戸惑いを感じた。
He felt a bit of bewilderment because the questions in the interview were unexpected.
Here, "戸惑い" signifies the puzzlement or hesitation faced when encountering unfamiliar or contrasting cultural norms.
彼女は初めての海外旅行で、文化の違いに戸惑いを隠せなかった。
She couldn't hide her bewilderment at the cultural differences during her first trip abroad.
In this sentence, "戸惑い" describes the general feeling of uncertainty that often accompanies the process of problem-solving.