confusion

noun
UK: /kənˈfjuːʒən/
US: /kənˈfjuːʒən/

  1. The state of being unclear or uncertain about something.

    1. There was confusion about the dates of the trip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new traffic rules caused a lot of confusion among drivers initially. [ ] [ ]

  2. A situation in which things are not clear or well-organized.

    1. The confusion after the game made it hard to find my friends. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sudden announcement created widespread confusion and panic in the market. [ ] [ ]

  3. A feeling of not being able to think clearly or understand something.

    1. I felt confusion after waking up from the long sleep. [ ] [ ]
    2. The complex instructions filled me with confusion and uncertainty. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disorder mix-up misunderstanding turmoil bewilderment perplexity ambiguity
confusion verb

  1. To make something less clear and harder to understand.

    1. Don't confuse the real problem with small issues. [ ] [ ]
    2. The extra details only served to confuse the already complex situation further. [ ] [ ]

  2. To mistake one person or thing for another.

    1. I often confuse him with his twin brother. [ ] [ ]
    2. She confused the salt with the sugar, ruining the recipe completely. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "confusion" in English means: The state of being unclear or uncertain about something., A situation in which things are not clear or well-organized., A feeling of not being able to think clearly or understand something..

The phonetic transcription of "confusion" is /kənˈfjuːʒən/ in British English and /kənˈfjuːʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "confusion": disorder, mix-up, misunderstanding, turmoil, bewilderment, perplexity, ambiguity.

Example usage of "confusion": "There was confusion about the dates of the trip.". More examples on the page.