confused
adjective
Simple meaning
Unable to think clearly or understand.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
kənfˈjuzd
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Definition
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adjective
of a person
Unable to think clearly or understand
of a person or animal
Disoriented
Embarrassed
Making no sense; illogical
Chaotic, jumbled or muddled
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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- “The flood of questions left her bewildered and confused.”adjective
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Mistake one thing for another.
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Synonyms
Sense: unable to think clearly or understand
Antonyms
Sense: unable to think clearly or understand
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