The posture of self-conscious bemusement seems intended to suggest its opposite, regret at the disappearance of this implicit credulity and obedience.
However, this new style of theatre caused some bemusement among the spectators, who criticized anything that lacked complete realism.
On the other hand, mention somatoform disorders and you are likely to receive a look of bemusement.
I cannot believe that future generations will regard that with anything but amazement and bemusement.
I read with some bemusement, in view of earlier debates, the comments of the focus group.
It is a matter not of bemusement, but of shock.
One is left in some bemusement at the turn of events.
I must confess to sharing some of their bemusement.