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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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The infected person may experience anxiety, confusion, agitation and hallucinations, per the health agency.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson has also previously shared her confusion over Beyoncé’s CMA Awards snub.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
During class, be sure to look out for warning signs that your body is struggling to handle the heat, such as dizziness, nausea, confusion, rapid heartbeat or fatigue, Wolf said.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 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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