confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd 
1
a
: being perplexed or disconcerted
the confused students
b
: disoriented with regard to one's sense of time, place, or identity
The patient became confused.
2
: indistinguishable
a zigzag, crisscross, confused trail—
Harry Hervey
Harry Hervey3
: being disordered or mixed up
a contradictory and often confused story
Examples of confused in a Sentence
I've never been so confused.
We're confused about what to do next.
He gave a confused speech denying the accusations.
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Imagine how confused ordinary taxpayers are by this ridiculous, irresponsible, intergovernmental spat.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Tuna was both curious and confused as to why Evelyn dared to leave his side.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Alexa remains steadfast in her love for her boyfriend, Ashley and Tayler remain steadfast in their hatred for their boyfriends, and Shante remains as confused as ever.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
The two captains discussed something in the seconds before the toss and Van Dijk initially looked confused.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 12 Mar. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Tuna was both curious and confused as to why Evelyn dared to leave his side.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Alexa remains steadfast in her love for her boyfriend, Ashley and Tayler remain steadfast in their hatred for their boyfriends, and Shante remains as confused as ever.
—Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
The two captains discussed something in the seconds before the toss and Van Dijk initially looked confused.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Confused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confused. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd
: affected with mental confusion
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