How to sign bewildered in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With both hands open and your fingers slightly curled, begin with the index finger of your dominant hand up against the side of your head with your non-dominant hand lower, but facing towards your dominant hand. Move both hands to the side and rotate your wrist as you move.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for bewildered
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for bewildered
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand in a "1" handshape touching the side of your head. Then make both hands open with your fingers slighly curled and move them from one side to the other while rotating your wrists.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for bewildered
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for bewildered
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for bewildered
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

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