Confused Kənˈfjuːzd Looked Adjective Confused—Say Depressed State Mind

• i'm confused—say all that again.
• i'm getting really confused now. what has that got to do with it?
• he was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
• a confused look/expression

confused

1. unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
• I'm confused—say all that again.
• I'm getting really confused now. What has that got to do with it?
• He was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
• a confused look/expression
• teenagers who are confused about their sexuality
• People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
• She seemed confused by the question.

Extra Examples

• ‘Why?’ she asked, suddenly horribly confused.
• Dr. Solaris turned to her, obviously confused.
• George paused, momentarily confused.
• He left his audience thoroughly confused.
• He looked at his father, who looked equally confused.
• He was beginning to get rather confused.
• He was very confused about his feelings.
• I'm confused by the whole thing.
• The policemen looked a little confused at her question.
• He was feeling thoroughly confused by the end of the speech.
2. not clear or easy to understand
• The children gave a confused account of what had happened.
• His mind was crowded with confused thoughts.
• A confused situation followed the military coup.

Extra Examples

• The information supplied was confused and contradictory.
• The children gave a confused account of the events of the previous day.
• a highly confused picture of a complex situation