思おもい惑まどう

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

be at a loss; be perplexed; be unable to decide

Describes a state of mental confusion or indecision, often when faced with a difficult choice or unexpected situation. Slightly literary.

• 突とつ然ぜんの知しらせに思おもい惑まどって、何なにも言いえなかった。

  I was so bewildered by the sudden news that I couldn't say anything.

• 進しん路ろのことで思おもい惑まどっている。

  I'm at a loss about my future path.