confused

/kənfjˈuːzd/

/kənˈfjuzd/

confused

not understanding what is happening or being said; not able to think clearly

synonyms : at sea

lacking orderly continuity

thrown into a state of disarray or confusion

synonyms : broken

having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity

mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently

Examples

1. They misunderstood the movie plot and were confused.

2. The actor forgot his lines during the performance, causing the scene to fall to pieces and the audience to become confused.

3. Confused, the tortoise changes his course, away from the little owl's nest.

4. Confused, the tortoise changes his course, away from the little owl's nest.