Confusion definition
The definition of confusion is a state of bewilderment, misunderstanding or chaos.
When you do not understand a difficult problem, this is an example of a situation where you feel confusion.
When people are running around in a disorganized fashion with no idea of what they are supposed to be doing, this is an example of confusion.
noun
A confusing or being confused.
- State of disorder.
- Bewilderment; distraction.
- Embarrassment.
- Failure to distinguish between things.
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(psychology) A mental state involving impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person.
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(psychology) Impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person; a disturbed mental state.
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The act of confusing or the state of being confused.
Backstage confusion made the rehearsal difficult.
noun
An instance of being confused.
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covered with confusion
- greatly embarrassed
idiom
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
confusion
Plural:
confusionsIdioms and Phrasal Verbs
covered with confusion
Origin of confusion
- From Old French confusion.
From Wiktionary