confused

adjective

con·fused | \kən-ˈfyüzd

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Definition of confused

1a : being perplexed or disconcerted the confused students

b : disoriented with regard to one's sense of time, place, or identity The patient became confused.

2 : indistinguishable a zigzag, crisscross, confused trail— Harry Hervey

3 : being disordered or mixed up a contradictory and often confused story

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Other Words from confused

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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Crusty men in suits that once fitted rise slowly to their feet to make confused points. — The Economist, "Peers fight for a place in the House of Lords," 21 June 2018 For those who are confused, the dance comes from this viral commercial from 2009. — Alysha Tsuji, For The Win, "Steph Curry is doing the 'BBQ and foot massage' dance again," 26 May 2018 The contract is clear, but maybe her online agency is confused. — Christopher Elliott, The Seattle Times, "Travel Troubleshooter | Her airline canceled, but Expedia won’t give her a refund," 25 June 2018 But if Manfred and MLB are truly confused about what’s leading to fewer fans trekking to stadiums nation-wide, the answer is easily visible in the standings. — Jon Tayler, SI.com, "Rob Manfred and MLB's Declining Attendance Issue," 15 June 2018 But many Americans apparently are confused about various rules under the new law. — Russ Wiles, USA TODAY, "Analysis: 2018 income tax rule changes are creating lots of myths and misconceptions," 7 June 2018 When endless daylight means mowing the lawn at midnight, watching the sunrise at 3 a.m., and generally being confused about the time of day. — Laurel Andrews, Anchorage Daily News, "Only Alaskans will understand these summertime memes," 1 June 2018 The Two in One Poreless Power Liquid will be released here in the States in May. People are confused about what exactly the new Cosrx product does, though. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "The New Cosrx Two in One Poreless Power Liquid Is Like Glass Skin in a Bottle," 9 Apr. 2018 Trump’s closest confidants speak with an unusual level of concern, even alarm, and admit to being confused about what the president will do next — and why. — Jonathan Chait, Daily Intelligencer, "Trump Staffers Are Freaking Out Even More Than Usual Right Now," 6 Apr. 2018

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confusio bonorum

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confused

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of confused

: unable to understand or think clearly

: difficult to understand : not clearly organized, expressed, etc.

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confused

adjective

con·fused | \kən-ˈfyüzd

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Medical Definition of confused

: affected with mental confusion

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