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Meaning of confusion
The primary meaning of the word "confusion" is a state of disorder or uncertainty.
Etymology of confusion
The word "confusion" originates from the Latin "confusio", which is derived from "confundere", meaning "to pour together" or "to mix up", and is related to the Latin words "confusus", meaning "mixed up" or "disordered", and "confundere", meaning "to confuse" or "to perplex"
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of disorder or uncertainty
Synonyms
disorder
chaos
turmoil
bewilderment
perplexity
puzzlement
disarray
mess
muddle
haze
fog
uncertainty
ambiguity
obscurity
vagueness
murkiness
cloudiness
fogginess
obscurity
perplexity
enigma
riddle
mystery
puzzle
enigma
labyrinth
complexity
intricacy
complication
tangledness
snarl
knot
disorientation
daze
stun
shock
astonishment
astonish
amazement
wonder
bafflement
nonplussing
baffling
puzzling
mystifying
perplexing
disconcerting
unsettling
unnerving
disturbing
troubling
confusing
flummoxing
addling
befuddling
Definitions
- A state of disorder or uncertainty, especially regarding what is happening or what to do
- A feeling of being bewildered or disconcerted
- The state of being confused or disordered in one's mind
Usage Examples
- The plot of the movie was so complex that it caused confusion among the audience
- The new policy has created confusion among employees about their roles and responsibilities
- The tourist got lost in the city due to confusion about the map and directions
Antonyms
clarity
coherence
order
organization
lucidity
transparency
straightforwardness
simplicity
precision
accuracy
certainty
confidence
decisiveness
determination
focus
concentration
attentiveness
awareness
comprehension
understanding
enlightenment
illumination
insight
perception
discernment
distinction
differentiation