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confused
01
feeling uncertain or not confident about something because it is not clear or easy to understand
Examples
She felt confused after reading the complicated instructions.
He seemed confused about which direction to take in his career.
1.1
lacking clarity or awareness, often due to disorientation in terms of time, place, or identity
Examples
The elderly man became confused and could n't remember where he had left his keys.
The patient became confused, not recognizing her surroundings or the people around her.
02
lacking clear reasoning or logical connection
Examples
His confused thinking led him to make an illogical choice that did n't match his usual behavior.
The confused explanation only added to the misunderstanding.
03
having a chaotic or disorganized state, making it challenging to interpret or follow
Examples
The confused mess of papers on his desk made it impossible to find the important document.
The confused traffic patterns during the construction project created major delays.
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confusedness
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