😕confusion

noun
/kənˈfjuːʒən/

Meaning

a state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example Sentences

The sudden change in schedule caused a lot of confusion.

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

Example Expressions

in confusion

Synonyms

uncertainty, disorder, chaos, puzzlement, bewilderment, perplexity
Entry 1
uncertainty, disorder, chaos, puzzlement
Entry 2
bewilderment, perplexity, disorder, chaos

Antonyms

clarity, order, certainty, understanding
Entry 1
clarity, order, certainty
Entry 2
clarity, understanding, certainty, order

Collocations

confusion arises, confusion caused, create confusion, confusion about, cause confusion, avoid confusion, mental confusion
Entry 1
confusion arises, confusion caused, create confusion, confusion about
Entry 2
cause confusion, avoid confusion, mental confusion

More Example Sentences

We blamed the schedule for the confusion.

It takes a clear plan to avoid confusion.

This message should be free from confusion.

The new rule is reported to cause confusion.

We apologized to our guests for the confusion.

We apologized to the guests for the confusion.

He was responsible for creating the confusion.

This rule is beneficial for avoiding confusion.

I blamed the confusion on unclear instructions.

We apologized to our guests for the confusion sincerely.

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