confusion

[kuhn-fyoo-zhuhn] / kənˈfyu ʒən /

NOUN

disorientation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bewilderment disorientation distraction embarrassment turbulence turmoil

STRONG

abashment agitation befuddlement bemusement chagrin commotion demoralization discomfiture dither flap fluster lather perplexity perturbation pother puzzlement stew tumult

WEAK

abashing addling befuddling blurring cluttering confounding disarranging discomfiting disturbing dumbfounding embarrassing embroiling mixup mystification obscuring perplexing stirring up tangling unsettling upsetting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm peace

STRONG

calmness happiness

WEAK

clarity composure method order organization orientation sense system

NOUN

disoriented state

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anarchy chaos complexity complication consternation difficulty disarray dislocation distraction mistake trouble turmoil upheaval

STRONG

abashment ado astonishment bustle clutter commotion daze discomposure disorganization ferment fog fracas haze imbroglio intricacy jumble labyrinth mess muddle mystification pandemonium perturbation racket riot row shambles stir stupefaction surprise tangle tumult untidiness uproar wilderness

WEAK

emotional upset hodge-podge

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm contentment ease happiness harmony order organization peace simplicity tranquility

STRONG

agreement calmness clearness expectation neatness tidiness understanding

WEAK

clarity composure method orientation sense system

Example Sentences

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The shock felt in this sleepy town has been compounded by confusion at how a rail route that ran efficiently for so long suddenly failed.

From BBC

"That was the idea: to create confusion and generate skepticism at the base level by distorting certain elements of real things."

From Barron's

Lilian’s response to her son’s confusion is the perfect metaphor for studying a new language.

From Salon

“This is where I think there’s still a lot of confusion with fiber,” she adds.

From Salon

Those claims led to confusion among women and concern among health experts, and prompted this new research.

From BBC