Confusion

/kənfjˈuːʒən/

/kənˈfjuʒən/

[noun]

Confusion

[NOUN]

a state of being confused and not having a clear understanding of an action, behavior, etc.

synonyms : confusedness

disarray

mental confusion

muddiness

a state of disorder in which people panic and do not know what to do

a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

synonyms : mix-up

an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended

a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

synonyms : discombobulation

Examples

1. Sarah looked her confusion at the complex equation.

2. The announcement only succeeded in creating confusion.

3. The instructions were rather unclear, causing some confusion.

4. The group of students working on the assignment found that adding more people to the team only led to confusion and inefficiency, proving how two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all.

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