égarement

bewilderment, losing one's way

noun eh-gar-MAHN Rare

Origin: From égarer 'to lead astray' + -ment

Also means

moral straying

Usage Note

Égarement carries a literary or elevated register and often implies a loss of moral direction as well as physical disorientation; dans un moment d'égarement means 'in a moment of confusion' or 'of moral lapse'. The verb égarer means 'to misplace' in everyday speech. It is distinct from the commoner confusion or désorientation.

Examples

"Son égarement était visible sur son visage."

Natural Translation

His bewilderment was visible on his face.

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