Online English Dictionary

Online English Dictionary

confusion

Definition

confusion [noun]

1. disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion"

2. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions"

3. a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

4. an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended; "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel"

5. a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"

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Synonyms

noun
disorder, disarray, untidiness, mess, clutter, jumble, muddle, mix up, disorganization, chaos, turmoil, commotion, upheaval

misunderstanding, puzzlement, perplexity, mystification, bewilderment

Antonyms

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