Synonyms

confusing

American

[kuhn-fyoo-zing] / kənˈfyu zɪŋ /

adjective

causing or tending to cause confusion.

a confusing attempt at explanation.

Other Word Forms

confusingly adverb
confusingness noun
unconfusing adjective

Etymology

Origin of confusing

First recorded in 1840–50; confuse + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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The situation seemed a little confusing at first.

From BBC

Artificial intelligence is disrupting the workforce, but reports about how that’s happening have been confusing, taken out of context—or used to prove doom-and-gloom scenarios that are unlikely to unfold.

From The Wall Street Journal

Captivating but confusing - what state is international rugby in?

From BBC

"All the stuff that has slowed the game down and confusing it at the moment is the stuff that's happening off the field with referrals and TMOs and bunker reviews," adds Grayson.

From BBC

However, it “can be very confusing to actually execute, so it takes a committed and savvy investor to make it work.”

From MarketWatch

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