confusing

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But crypto market booms and crashes are often accompanied by confusing terms like ETFs, blockchains and stablecoins, making it all somewhat tricky to navigate.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Extricating the Fed from fiscal policy would allow it to focus on price stability rather than the confusing promise of ample reserves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

During argument, Sotomayor pointed to findings that Google’s interfaces themselves were confusing and opaque.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The current dietary guidelines for Americans actually make the same recommendation, which is confusing given that they also recommend regularly eating foods high in saturated fat.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Moss stood quickly and looked at the confusing screen on the machine.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro