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confused

The word “confused” has 2 syllables: con-fused

It's pronounced as /kənˈfjuzd/

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In the thesaurus, “confused” has 211 synonyms and 103 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for confused along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for confused

Antonyms for confused

Meanings of confused

  • verb
    1. To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).
    2. To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
    3. To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.
    4. To make uneasy and ashamed; to embarrass.
    5. To rout; discomfit.
    6. To be confused.
  • adjective
    1. (of a person) unable to think clearly or understand.
    2. (of a person or animal) disoriented.
    3. Chaotic, jumbled or muddled.
    4. Making no sense; illogical.
    5. Embarrassed.

Example Sentences

  • She looked confused when she saw the complicated instructions.
  • He was confused about which train to take.
  • The sudden change in schedule left everyone confused.
  • I felt confused after reading the ambiguous message.
  • The students were confused by the difficult math problem.

On this page you'll find 314 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to confused, such as: abashed, addle, addled, addlepated, adjusted, adulterated, agitated.

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