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confusion
[ kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn ]
noun
- the state of being confused.
Synonyms: distraction
- disorder; upheaval; tumult; chaos:
The army retreated in confusion.
- lack of clearness or distinctness:
a confusion in his mind between right and wrong.
- perplexity; bewilderment:
The more difficult questions left us in complete confusion.
- embarrassment or abashment:
He blushed in confusion.
Synonyms: mortification, shame
- Psychiatry. a disturbed mental state; disorientation.
- Archaic. defeat, overthrow, or ruin.
confusion
/ kənˈfjuːʒən /
noun
- the act of confusing or the state of being confused
- disorder; jumble
- bewilderment; perplexity
- lack of clarity; indistinctness
- embarrassment; abashment
Derived Forms
- conˈfusional, adjective
Other Words From
- con·fusion·al adjective
- precon·fusion noun
- recon·fusion noun
- super·con·fusion noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of confusion1
Example Sentences
She also said the lack of a distinct uniform and the title "physician" was giving rise to confusion as to whether the practitioner is a doctor.
In a report released last year, the agency’s inspector general found that the last-minute fight caused “delay, confusion, and significant changes” to the assessment.
But this has done little to allay fears within the farming community, while there is still confusion over how many might be affected.
People have spoken of their sadness and confusion after the suspected murder of a woman whose body was found in the boot of a car more than 100 miles from her home.
However, with less than two months until the changes are supposed to take effect, they are causing extreme anxiety and confusion among students.
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