confusion
Example Sentences
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There was confusion over which buttons to press as they wrestled with the mystery of how to reload a SmarTrip card—all of it intensified by the prospect of missing their train.
From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026
Despite any discomfort parents may feel about their finances, “avoiding conversations altogether can create more confusion and anxiety for them,” Intuit’s Zaasada said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
Her pursuit of a mature romance results, inevitably, in embarrassment and confusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
For many families, the process was traumatic and John Ngbako, then secretary of the community in Maitama, remembers his confusion.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
He turns back to Denny, and I see this look pass over Michelle’s face—half panic, half confusion.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
