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confusing

Pronunciation: [kənˈfjuzɪŋ]

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

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.

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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.

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Their friendship is not confusing; everything is clear between them.

Example

What part of their friendship do you find confusing?

How to pronounce confusing

Pronunciation: [kənˈfjuzɪŋ]

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