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confused

Pronunciation: [kənˈfjuzd]

Word

Learn how to use confused in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “mental state”

(adjective) when someone doesn't understand something well and feels unclear about it. It's like when you hear a tricky riddle and can't figure out the answer, making you feel puzzled.

Example

After reading the book, I was confused about the ending and wanted to talk to my friends about it.

Example

I felt confident and clear about my project, not confused at all.

Example

Why do you look so confused during the math lesson?

Context: “perception”

(verb) to make someone not understand something or to mix things up so that they are unsure. It's like when you give someone directions that are hard to follow, and they end up lost.

Example

The teacher explained the lesson well, so no one was confused.

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The confusing instructions made it hard for the students to learn.

Example

Did the instructions confuse you, or were they clear?

How to pronounce confused

Pronunciation: [kənˈfjuzd]

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