confused

Meanings

• Adjective

  Feeling perplexed, baffled, or uncertain.

  - "Despite clear instructions, some students were still confused."
  - "The detective was confused by the inconsistencies in the witness statements."

• Adjective

  Mixed up, disorganized, or in a state of disorder.

  - "The room was filled with confused piles of books and papers."
  - "The traffic in the city was confused due to road construction."

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Pronunciation

1. /kənˈfjuːzd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

flummox , mistake , dazed , perplexed , puzzled

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with confused
bamboozled , amazed , maze , labyrinth , mazeed , dazed

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. confuse (Verb) : To perplex or bewilder
   

2. confluence () : The merging of two or more bodies of water
   

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Variants

List of all variants of confused that leads to same result
confused , confusedly , confusedness , confusednesses , confuse , confuses , confusing , confusingly

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Forms

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confuses (Third person singular present), confusedly (Adverb), more confused (Comparative form), most confused (Superlative form)

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Etymology

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From Old French confondre ‘to mix up, confuse’, from confondre ‘to merge, mix together’, from con- ‘together’ + fondre ‘to melt’

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Trivia

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1. The word 'confused' appears in the title of a popular electronic dance music festival called Tomorrowland Confused.

2. The term 'confused' was used in the title of a famous painting by Vincent van Gogh called 'The Confused Old Man'.

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Related Concepts

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1. perplexed: Feeling puzzled or bewildered

2. baffled: Feeling bewildered or nonplussed

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'confused' has been used to describe characters who are unsure of their actions or motives, such as Hamlet in Shakespeare's play of the same name. In music, the term 'confused' has been used as a genre of electronic dance music that is characterized by its complex rhythms and intricate beats.

How to Memorize "confused"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a room filled with mixed-up items, such as books, papers, and toys. Try to memorize the scene by imagining each item in detail.
   - Visualize the word 'confused' written out in bold letters and repeat it to yourself several times.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confused' with the feeling of being lost or unsure.
   - Associate the word with a disorganized or chaotic scene.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'confused' with a memorable phrase, such as 'Can't Follow Under Graduate Studies' or 'Can't Form Under Graduate Thoughts'

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