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Confusing Kənˈfjuːzɪŋ Adjective Instructions Box Situation/Experience Messages/Signals Array

Word3 confusing
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
Example
  • the instructions on the box are very confusing.
  • a confusing situation/experience
  • confusing messages/signals
  • a confusing array of options
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confusing

(adjective)/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
  1. difficult to understand; not clear
    • The instructions on the box are very confusing.
    • a confusing situation/experience
    • confusing messages/signals
    • a confusing array of options
    • This is where it all starts to get really confusing.
    • Beginners may find the terminology confusing.
    • The new signs will be very confusing for tourists.
    • All this information can be confusing to the user.
    • The site is somewhat confusing to navigate.
    • It would be confusing to have two set of regulations for a single country.

    Extra Examples

    • Both teams were wearing the same colours, which made things confusing.
    • I find the government policy extremely confusing.
    • It was all very confusing.
    • She experienced a confusing mixture of emotions.
    • The news bulletins were confusing, giving different versions of what was happening.
    • The signposts are confusing for people who don't know the area.
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