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confused

/kən'fju:zd/
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The word "confused" is an adjective that describes a state where someone is unable to think clearly or understand something properly. When you are confused, your thoughts may feel mixed up, and you might have trouble making sense of a situation.

Usage Instructions:
  • Use "confused" to describe feelings of uncertainty or lack of clarity about something.
  • It typically describes a mental state, but it can also refer to situations or things that are unclear or messy.
Examples:
  1. Simple Example: "I was confused by the teacher's instructions, so I asked for help."
  2. Complex Example: "After reading the complicated story, I felt confused about the main idea."
Advanced Usage:
  • You can use "confused" in more complex sentences or when discussing deeper feelings. For instance: "She was confused not only about her future but also about her own identity."
Word Variants:
  • Confusion (noun): The state of being confused. Example: "There was a lot of confusion during the meeting."
  • Confuse (verb): To cause someone to be unable to think clearly. Example: "The math problem confused me."
Different Meanings:
  • "Confused" can refer to mixing up two or more things. For example, "He confused the names of the two sisters."
  • It can also mean being disoriented in a physical sense, such as "She felt confused about where she was after the long trip."
Synonyms:
  • Bewildered
  • Perplexed
  • Baffled
  • Disoriented
  • Flustered
Idioms:
  • "Caught in a fog": This means to be confused or unable to think clearly.
    • Example: "After reading so many details, I felt caught in a fog about what to do next."
Phrasal Verbs:
  • "Confuse with": To mix up one thing with another.
    • Example: "I often confuse 'affect' with 'effect' because they sound similar."
Summary:

"Confused" describes a mental state of uncertainty and lack of clarity. You might feel confused when faced with too many questions, unclear instructions, or unfamiliar situations. It can also refer to a mix-up of thoughts or details.

Adjective
  1. mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently
    • the flood of questions left her bewildered and confused
  2. thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
    • troops fleeing in broken ranks
    • a confused mass of papers on the desk
    • the small disordered room
    • with everything so upset
  3. having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity
    • I frequently find myself disoriented when I come up out of the subway
    • the anesthetic left her completely disoriented
  4. lacking orderly continuity
    • a confused set of instructions
    • a confused dream about the end of the world
    • disconnected fragments of a story
    • scattered thoughts
  5. perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
    • obviously bemused by his questions
    • bewildered and confused
    • a cloudy and confounded philosopher
    • just a mixed-up kid
    • she felt lost on the first day of school

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