How to Use confused in a Sentence

confused

adjective

• We're confused about what to do next.
• I've never been so confused.
• He gave a confused speech denying the accusations.
• As confused as Andy sawing a rope with the wrong end of the saw.
  — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
• Their claims were seen as just the latest wild rumors emerging from the confused state of the country.
  — Ben Okri, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022
• Some fans are a bit confused by Kirsten's involvement in the reboot.
  — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 11 Sep. 2022
• Tran appeared quite confused, which co-host Julianne Hough noted.
  — Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
• In the book, Oliver is confused, terrified and then angry.
  — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
• Your ambitions are likely to be a bit confused for the foreseeable future.
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2022
• Their dates sour, ending with explosive arguments and a confused Gary always walking away.
  — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Sep. 2022
• Tatman was left confused after her procedure and wanted to know if other people had experienced the same thing.
  — Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024
• The ambiguity of the work’s poetic last movement is confused.
  — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022
• Similarly, Donald Trump has become confused, weak and sunk to dancing to golden oldies.
  — Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
• Without clarity, students, parents, and teachers are left confused and frustrated.
  — Gerui Wang, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
• Supporting characters who should feel crucial — like Louis' confused sister Grace — don't make enough of an impression.
  — Darren Franich, EW.com, 22 Sep. 2022
• Things could get a bit confused when the Sun opposes Neptune, however, potentially dimming or dowsing that spark.
  — Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022
• The secondary was confused and suffered from some miscommunication, which led to breakdowns and eventually touchdowns.
  — Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2022
• These echoes drifted back to the rear in confused waves.
  — Rory Feehan, SPIN, 9 Nov. 2023
• The doctor reeled off the names of the drugs with a confused look in front of his wife who was next to him.
  — Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
• But mixed feelings leave you confused about the right thing to do.
  — Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2023
• The idea of what a star is, to me, is profoundly confused.
  — Neena Rouhani, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2022
• My high school pals were not at all confused on that point.
  — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 31 July 2023
• But, in the chaos, many refugees were confused about where to go to find aid or shelter.
  — Jenna Krajeski, The New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2023
• The Sniper had tears in his eyes; the Machine Gunner just looked confused.
  — Hazlitt, 24 Jan. 2024
• But fans might be a little confused by his choice of words.
  — Samantha Highfill, EW.com, 8 June 2023
• But when that stereotype gets confused for the truth, Latino art is hurt the most.
  — Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2023
• The penalty went on Shaw, who again appeared confused by the call.
  — Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2022
• The weight of this world consumes my heart and my spirit is confused.
  — Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 12 Oct. 2022
• As the thief fled with the package, the driver was left standing confused.
  — Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 10 June 2024
• Ten years ago, Fiona was a confused girl, unsure of what the future held.
  — Billboard China, Billboard, 24 May 2023

Last Updated: 12 Nov 2024