Meaning & Definition of Confusion in English
English⟶
Confusion
/kənfjuʒən/
noun
1. Disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
- "The army retreated in confusion"
synonym:
- confusion
2. A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
- "A confusion of impressions"
synonym:
- confusion,
- mental confusion,
- confusedness,
- muddiness,
- disarray
3. A feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
synonym:
- confusion,
- discombobulation
4. An act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended
- "The confusion of tongues at the tower of babel"
synonym:
- confusion
5. A mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
- "He changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"
synonym:
- confusion,
- mix-up
Examples of using
After having caught sight of her, he fell into a huge confusion of thoughts, was motionless and, in one word, turned to stone.
A power failure contributed to the confusion in the hall.
During Obon there is much confusion at train stations.