be·mused   [bih-myoozd]
–adjective
1. bewildered or confused.
2. lost in thought; preoccupied.
As you can surely see now, this is clearly not meant to be just another way of saying:
a·mused   [uh-myoozd]
–adjective
1. pleasurably entertained, occupied, or diverted.
2. displaying amusement: an amused expression on her face.
3. aroused to mirth.
For god’s sake, stop it.