Confused Kənˈfjuːzd Confused—Say Children Gave Account Looked Adjective

• people are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
• he was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
• i'm confused—say all that again.
• the children gave a confused account of what had happened.

confused

1. unable to think clearly or to understand what is happening or what somebody is saying
• People are confused about all the different labels on food these days.
• He was depressed and in a confused state of mind.
• I'm confused—say all that again.
2. not clear or easy to understand
• The children gave a confused account of what had happened.
• A confused situation followed the military coup.

Extra Examples

• ‘Why?’ she asked, suddenly horribly confused.
• Dr. Solaris turned to her, obviously confused.
• George paused, momentarily confused.
• He left his audience thoroughly confused.
• He looked at his father, who looked equally confused.
• He was beginning to get rather confused.
• He was very confused about his feelings.
• I’m confused by the whole thing.
• The policemen looked a little confused at her question.
• a highly confused picture of a complex situation
• He was feeling thoroughly confused by the end of the speech.
• I’m confused—say all that again.
• The children gave a confused account of the events of the previous day.
• The information supplied was confused and contradictory.