confusion
noun
con·fu·sion
kən-ˈfyü-zhən 
1
: an act or instance of confusing
confusion of the issue
2
a
: the quality or state of being confused
Try to relieve their confusion.
mental confusion
b
: a confused mass or mixture
a confusion of voices
Examples of confusion in a Sentence
There is still some confusion as to the time of the meeting.
There is a great deal of confusion about how the system works.
the anxieties and confusions of teenage life
He stared in confusion and disbelief.
There was total confusion when the truck hit the restaurant.
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The decision to spare EIS, at least for now, only adds to the confusion.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
The new sweeping guidance, which the Trump administration indicated applies to nearly every aspect of educational life, prompted widespread panic and confusion among administrators at K-12 schools and colleges.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
Much like Alzheimer's disease in humans, CDS in cats leads to memory loss, confusion, and behavioral changes.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confusion
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“Confusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confusion. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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confusion
noun
con·fu·sion
kən-ˈfyü-zhən
1
: an act or instance of confusing
2
: the quality or state of being confused
her confusion was obvious
Medical Definition
confusion
noun
con·fu·sion
kən-ˈfyü-zhən
: disturbance of consciousness characterized by inability to engage in orderly thought or by lack of power to distinguish, choose, or act decisively
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