confusion

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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.

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confusion

a confusing or being confused; specif.,

state of disorder
bewilderment; distraction
embarrassment
failure to distinguish between things

Origin of confusion

Middle English and Old French from Classical Latin confusio

confusion Idioms

covered with confusion

greatly embarrassed

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confusion

noun

a. The act of confusing or the state of being confused: Backstage confusion made the rehearsal difficult.
b. An instance of being confused: “After his awakening to Chicano identity, he briefly mastered his inner confusions and found an articulate voice” ( David C. Unger )
Psychology A mental state involving impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person.

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Noun

(usually uncountable, plural confusions)

A lack of clarity or order.
The state of being confused; misunderstanding.

Origin

From Old French confusion.

See also: confusión

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confusion - Medical Definition

n.

Psychology A mental state involving impaired orientation with respect to time, place, or person.

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