Pronunciation

/kənˈfjuːz/

Definitions

Noun

Confusion: The state of being puzzled, unclear, or mixed up; a lack of understanding or clarity. Example: “The instructions were so confusing, I couldn’t figure out how to use the machine.”

Verb

To confuse: To cause someone to feel puzzled, uncertain, or mixed up about something; to make something difficult to understand or interpret. Example: “The teacher’s explanation confused the students.”

Adjective

Confusing: Causing difficulty in understanding or interpretation; perplexing. Example: “The maze was a confusing labyrinth of twists and turns.”

Adverb

Confusedly: In a manner that shows confusion or uncertainty. Example: “She spoke confusedly, struggling to find the right words.”

Phrases

• “Get confused” means to become puzzled or uncertain.
• “Sorting out the confusion” refers to the process of clarifying a situation.
• “A source of confusion” points to something that causes misunderstanding.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The answer to the problem was buried in the midst of the confusing data.”
• Verb: “His lecture was intentionally designed to confuse the audience about the topic.”
• Adjective: “The directions on the packaging were so confusing, nobody knew how to assemble it.”

Synonyms

• Muddled
• Perplexed
• Bewildered
• Puzzled
• Unclear

Antonyms

• Clear
• Unconfused
• Straightforward
• Transparent