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   Con·fu·sion

   /kənˈfyo͞oZH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. lack of understanding; uncertainty: "there seems to be some confusion about which system does what" Similar uncertaintylack of certaintyunsurenessindecisionhesitationhesitancyskepticismdoubtignorancerare:dubietyincertitudeOpposite certainty
   • ▪ a situation of panic; a breakdown of order: "the shaken survivors retreated in confusion" Similar disorderdisarraydisorganizationdisorderlinessuntidinesschaosmayhembedlampandemoniummadnesshavocturmoiltumultcommotiondisruptionupheavalfurorfrenzyuproarbabelhurly-burlymaelstrommuddlemessshamblesa mare's nestanarchyentropyinformal:hullabalooall hell broken loosea madhousea three-ring circusrare:disarrangementOpposite order
   • ▪ a disorderly jumble: "all I can see is a confusion of brown cardboard boxes" Similar jumblemuddlemessheaptangleentanglementtumblewelterlittershambles
   • 2. the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something: "she looked about her in confusion" Similar bewildermentbafflementperplexitypuzzlementmystificationstupefactiondisorientationbefuddlementmuddlediscomfiturediscomposureshockdazedevastationwonderwondermentastonishmentinformal:bamboozlementdiscombobulationrare:disconcertmentdisconcertion
   • ▪ the mistaking of one person or thing for another: "there is some confusion between “unlawful” and “illegal”"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin confusio(n-), from the verb confundere ‘mingle together’ (see confuse).

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2. www.verywellhealth.com › confusion-causes-and-treatment-1298944The Causes and Treatment of Confusion - Verywell Health

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   May 12, 2022 · Confusion is the inability to think clearly. In this altered mental state, a person may feel disoriented, think more slowly than usual, and have difficulty paying attention, remembering, and making decisions. Confusion is more common in older adults and is associated with dementia and delirium.

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   noun. IPA. /kənˈfyu ʒən/ Dictionary Definition of 'confusion' A state of disorder, chaos, or lack of clarity and understanding. "The lack of clear guidelines led to confusion and errors in the project's execution." Detailed Meaning of 'confusion'

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   The meaning of confusion. Definition of confusion. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › confusionconfusion | definition in the Cambridge Essential English ...

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   confusion. noun [ no plural ] uk / kənˈfjuːʒən/. a state in which people do not understand what is happening or what they should do: The new system has caused a lot of confusion. a situation, often with a lot of activity and noise, in which people do not know what to do: I lost my bag in the confusion after the explosion.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › confusedconfused adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   /kənˈfyuzədli/ adverb See confused in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: confused. Definition of confused adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › preconfusionCONFUSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act of confusing. the state of being confused. disorder; upheaval; tumult; chaos: The army retreated in confusion. lack of clearness or distinctness: a confusion in his mind between right and wrong. perplexity; bewilderment: The more difficult questions left us in complete confusion. embarrassment or abashment: He blushed in confusion.

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › confusionCONFUSION in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for CONFUSION

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   disorganization. pandemonium. untidiness. embarrassment. mayhem. anarchy. disruption. Antonyms. Opposite meaning. View all. Related. Common usage. View all. Sentence Examples. Proper usage in context. View all. Confusion is always the most honest response. Marty Indik.