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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She is a keen recycler but describes the waste situation in Tower Hamlets as confusing and "a nightmare".

From BBC

Those are very different bets, and right now the market is confusing them.

From Barron's

Looking back, it appears I made a classic investing mistake: confusing my good fortune for skill.

From MarketWatch

The lifelong condition affects communication and can make socialising seem confusing or overwhelming, according to the National Autistic Society.

From BBC

"Whereas if I was studying four different topics at the one time, I think it would be even more confusing."

From BBC

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