confusing
Pronunciation: [kənˈfjuzɪŋ]
Word
Context: “clarity”
(adjective) something that makes it hard to understand or know what's going on. If you can't figure out what a teacher is saying or what a sign means, it is confusing.
Example
The instructions for the game were confusing at first, but I read them again and understood.
Example
The directions were clear, not confusing, and easy to follow.
Example
Why do you think the math problems are so confusing?
Context: “relationship”
(adjective) when a situation or feeling is hard to understand, especially between people. If two friends are having miscommunication, their feelings might be confusing.
Example
Their relationship is confusing, but they work hard to communicate.
Example
Their friendship is not confusing; everything is clear between them.
Example
What part of their friendship do you find confusing?
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