Home / Dictionary / confused

confused

/kənˈfjuːzd/
verb

  1. To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

  2. To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).

  3. To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.

Synonymsflummox, mistake
adjective

  1. (of a person) unable to think clearly or understand

  2. (of a person or animal) disoriented

  3. Chaotic, jumbled or muddled

Synonymsdazed, perplexed, puzzled

Practice "confused" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.