confusing

[ kuhn-fyoo-zing ]

adjective

1. causing or tending to cause confusion:

   a confusing attempt at explanation.

Other Words From

• con·fusing·ly adverb
• con·fusing·ness noun
• uncon·fusing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of confusing¹

First recorded in 1840–50; confuse + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“The results of Propositions 33 and 34 prove only one thing: If billionaires spend more than $170 million lying and confusing voters, they are virtually guaranteed to win,” Weinstein said.

From Los Angeles Times

Bass recalled her House colleagues regularly confusing her with Congresswomen Marsha Fudge of Ohio and Barbara Lee of Oakland, who are also Black.

From Los Angeles Times

Politics have been confusing and uncertain in France and Venezuela since the countries held elections this summer.

From NewsForKids.net

Politics have been confusing and uncertain in France and Venezuela since the countries held elections this summer.

From NewsForKids.net

Politics have been confusing and uncertain in France and Venezuela since the countries held elections this summer.

From NewsForKids.net

Related Words

• baffling
• bewildering
• complex
• complicated
• confounding
• difficult
• disconcerting
• perplexing
• upsetting