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confusion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈfjuːʒən/

confusion means: The feeling of not understanding something or not knowing what to do.

noun

NOT UNDERSTANDINGB1

The feeling of not understanding something or not knowing what to do.

  • I looked at him in confusion.
  • The instructions caused a lot of confusion.
  • Her face showed confusion when I asked the question.

How to use it: confusion about/over something (There was confusion about what the notice meant.)

Similar words: uncertainty, bewilderment

Opposites: understanding

Common phrases: cause confusion, in confusion, confusion about something

LACK OF ORDERB2

A situation in which things are unclear, badly organized, or mixed up.

  • The station was full of confusion.
  • The sudden change threw our plans into confusion.
  • In the confusion, someone took my bag.

How to use it: confusion over something (There was confusion over the seating arrangements.)

Similar words: disorder, chaos

Opposites: order, clarity

Common phrases: general confusion, complete confusion, confusion over something

Questions about confusion

What does confusion mean?

The feeling of not understanding something or not knowing what to do.

What is confusion in other languages?

Türkçe: kafa karışıklığı · Español: confusión · Français: confusion · Deutsch: Verwirrung · Italiano: confusione · 日本語: 混乱

How do you pronounce confusion?

It is pronounced /kənˈfjuːʒən/.

How do you use confusion in a sentence?

I looked at him in confusion. The instructions caused a lot of confusion.

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