面食らう

めんくらう

to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

Also written 面喰らう、面くらう、面喰う、面食う

Meaning

v5uvi
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

Example sentences

彼女の理屈には全く面食らった。

I was completely taken aback by her reasoning.
彼女の突然の訪問に私は面食らった。

I was surprised at her sudden visit.
彼の質問にひどく面食らってしまった。

I was very confused by his questions.