- present participle of confuse.
confusing
Example Sentences
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“AI is confusing because it represents both simultaneous utopia and dystopia,” Raskin said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
They’re the responsible adults now, watching Gen Z characters that wrestle with generation-specific problems in ways that look confusing from the outside.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
For the past few years, at happy hours and dinner parties in San Francisco, Leopold Aschenbrenner kept confusing people by sharing his favorite outlandish idea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
It may seem confusing that exercise isn’t especially effective for losing weight but can help prevent regain.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
The orange boards seemed to shimmer and sway in the sun’s heat, confusing Swanson’s view and making it difficult to record measurements.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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