noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment
A state of mental confusion, uncertainty, or discomfort when faced with a difficult or unexpected situation. Often used with する to mean 'to be bewildered/perplexed/embarrassed'.
彼の突然の質問に困惑した。
I was bewildered by his sudden question.
その知らせを聞いて、困惑の表情を浮かべた。
Upon hearing the news, she had a perplexed look on her face.