confusing

Example Sentences

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“The student-loan system is confusing on a good day, and we’re moving into a period where there’s likely to be heightened confusion,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

“It was confusing, because as the judge speaks, her microphone overpowers the translator on the video call,” Alberto said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026

Outdoor cooking has never been more confusing, what with pellet smokers that call themselves grills and charcoal grills that require electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

"As a queer person it can get confusing because you don't have those traditional expectations around who should pay," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

The wind shook shadows across the snow, confusing my eyes.

From "The Old Willis Place" by Mary Downing Hahn