Bewildering ppl. a.

[f. as prec. + -ING².] That causes one to lose his way; mentally confusing or perplexing.

1792.  Wordsw., Descr. Sk., Wks. I. 82. At once bewildering mists around him close.

1860.  Tyndall, Glac., I. § 12. 90. A bewildering mass of crags and chasms.