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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused means: Unable to understand clearly, or mixed up and difficult to understand.

adjective

UNCLEAR OR PUZZLEDA2

Unable to understand clearly, or mixed up and difficult to understand.

  • I feel confused.
  • He looked confused when I explained the rules.
  • The first reports gave a confused picture of events.

How to use it: confused about something (I'm confused about which train to take.); confused by something (She was confused by the different prices.)

Similar words: puzzled, bewildered, unclear, muddled

Opposites: clear

Common phrases: feel confused, confused about something, confused situation, look confused

NOT UNDERSTANDINGA2

Unable to understand something or think clearly.

  • I feel confused.
  • She looked confused when I explained the rules.
  • Are you confused about which bus to take?

How to use it: confused about something (He was confused about the date of the meeting.); confused by something (I was confused by her answer.)

Similar words: puzzled, uncertain

Opposites: clearheaded

Common phrases: feel confused, confused about something, look confused

Questions about confused

What does confused mean?

Unable to understand clearly, or mixed up and difficult to understand.

What is confused in other languages?

Türkçe: kafası karışmış · Español: confundido · Français: perplexe · Deutsch: verwirrt · Italiano: confuso · 日本語: 混乱した

How do you pronounce confused?

It is pronounced /kənˈfjuːzd/.

How do you use confused in a sentence?

I feel confused. He looked confused when I explained the rules.

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