confused

adjective

con·fused kən-ˈfyüzd

Synonyms of confused next

: being perplexed or disconcerted

the confused students

: disoriented with regard to one's sense of time, place, or identity

The patient became confused.

: indistinguishable

a zigzag, crisscross, confused trail—

Harry Hervey

: being disordered or mixed up

a contradictory and often confused story

confusedly

kən-ˈfyü-zəd-lē

-ˈfyüzd-

adverb

confusedness

kən-ˈfyü-zəd-nəs

-ˈfyüz(d)-

noun

Examples of confused in a Sentence

I've never been so confused. We're confused about what to do next. He gave a confused speech denying the accusations.

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While some people feel like their vote won't make a difference, many others are simply exhausted—and in some cases alienated or confused—by our political environment. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 That left a lot of Swifties sad, confused and wandering around, trying to find the bracelet sent from New Orleans. —

Arika Herron, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024 No matter how convinced someone might be that what’s inside each box is completely harmless, the mystery and misdirection of it all keep them confused and slightly scared. —

Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Unfortunately, the movie is a fiasco from the start, confused, disorganized, and often nonsensical; this one just appears to have gotten away from Ponsoldt. —

Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for confused