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Meaning of confusing
The primary meaning of the word "confusing" is to cause someone to feel uncertain or unsure about something.
Etymology of confusing
The word "confusing" originates from the Latin words "confusus," meaning mixed or mingled, and the suffix "-ing," which forms the present participle of the verb "confuse," meaning to mix or mingle things together, especially in a way that causes uncertainty or disorder.
Synonyms
perplexing
puzzling
baffling
mysterious
enigmatic
ambiguous
obscure
unclear
vague
murky
hazy
fuzzy
indistinct
indefinite
uncertain
dubious
questionable
suspect
problematic
complicated
complex
intricate
tangled
knotty
confusing
disorienting
bewildering
mystifying
astounding
stunning
shocking
surprising
astounding
flabbergasting
perplexing
nonplussing
disconcerting
unsettling
disturbing
troubling
worrisome
vexing
irritating
frustrating
exasperating
Definitions
- Causing uncertainty or puzzlement, difficult to understand or interpret
- * Lacking clarity or distinctness, obscure or ambiguous
Usage Examples
- The plot of the movie was confusing, with too many characters and subplots.
- * The instructions for assembling the furniture were confusing, and I ended up with extra parts.
- * The professor's explanation of the complex theory was confusing, and many students left the lecture feeling unsure.
Antonyms
clear
straightforward
simple
easy
obvious
plain
lucid
transparent
evident
apparent
unmistakable
undeniable
manifest
patent
palpable
distinct
definite
certain
sure
unquestionable
undeniable
unambiguous
precise
exact
explicit
straightforward
comprehensible
intelligible
lucid
coherent
logical
methodical
systematic
orderly
organized