Definition

Not able to think clearly or understand something; feeling uncertain or mixed up.

Example

She felt confused by the complicated instructions.

Conversation

I felt really confused during the math test yesterday.

Yeah, some of those questions were tricky for sure.

I wasn't sure if I studied the right material or if I just got confused by the wording.

It happens to all of us; maybe we should review together next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Confused → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "fundere" (meaning to pour). The word describes a state where thoughts or feelings are poured together in a disordered way, leading to a lack of clarity.

Memory Tip

Think of thoughts being 'poured together' ('con-' and 'fundere') in a way that makes them unclear — that's why we say someone is confused.

Visually Confused Words