confused

adjective

con·fused kən-ˈfyüzd

Synonyms of confused next

: being perplexed or disconcerted

the confused students

: disoriented with regard to one's sense of time, place, or identity

The patient became confused.

: indistinguishable

a zigzag, crisscross, confused trail—

Harry Hervey

: being disordered or mixed up

a contradictory and often confused story

confusedly

kən-ˈfyü-zəd-lē

-ˈfyüzd-

adverb

confusedness

kən-ˈfyü-zəd-nəs

-ˈfyüz(d)-

noun

Examples of confused in a Sentence

I've never been so confused. We're confused about what to do next. He gave a confused speech denying the accusations.

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Those friends are now left angry, confused and with a stinging loss. —

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Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025 Those who were confused can rest assured that Justin has re-followed Hailey on IG. —

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