confusedness

noun

Definition of confusednessnext
as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty such confusedness was laughable as well as pitiable

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  1. confusion
  2. fog
  3. tangle
Noun
  • There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.
    Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.
    James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of confusion
Noun
  • Neptune direct removes the fog from your sixth house of health habits and work dynamics.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • As the sun and Mercury align, the fog in your mind parts.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of fog
Noun
  • His proof only guaranteed, for instance, that the circle could be found in his sponge — not that all homeomorphic knots could be, their loops and tangles still intact.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
  • In about 30 minutes the dish is ready, an encouraging tangle of tasty equilibrium.
    Scott Hocker, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of tangle
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