confusing
[ kuhn-fyoo-zing ]
/ kənˈfyu zɪŋ /
adjective
causing or tending to cause confusion: a confusing attempt at explanation.
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confusing
/ (kənˈfjuːzɪŋ) /
adjective
causing bewilderment; difficult to follow; puzzling
Derived forms of confusing
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