Confused

/kənˈfjuzd/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to make someone unable to think clearly or to mix up.

The constant changes in the schedule confused the students.

to mistake one thing for another.

He confused the two similar-sounding names during the presentation.

adjective

unable to think clearly; bewildered.

She looked confused when I asked her a question she didn't expect.

mixed up or unclear in meaning.

The instructions were so confused that I didn't know what to do.

Middle English, past participle of confuse, from Latin 'confundere' to pour together, confound

confused about

unsure or unclear regarding a specific issue or subject.

confused look

a facial expression reflecting bewilderment or uncertainty.

confused state of mind

a mental condition where clarity of thought is lacking.

confusion

a lack of understanding or uncertainty about something.

confound

to mix up or confuse, especially in a way that is surprising.

lost

I was so lost during the lecture, I felt completely confused.

mixed up

I'm all mixed up about what we're supposed to do next.