confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd 
1
a
: being perplexed or disconcerted
the confused students
b
: disoriented with regard to one's sense of time, place, or identity
The patient became confused.
2
: indistinguishable
a zigzag, crisscross, confused trail—
Harry Hervey
Harry Hervey3
: being disordered or mixed up
a contradictory and often confused story
Examples of confused in a Sentence
I've never been so confused.
We're confused about what to do next.
He gave a confused speech denying the accusations.
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The broadcast then cut to Berry looking slightly confused and wiping her lips, prompting criticism for Brody kissing Berry without consent.
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Things seem out of alignment, from confused brand names, dates and products to upsets creating conflict and negativity, impacting customer appeal.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Sara agrees to believe him but seems a little unsure and confused.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
She was confused: Why had the United States aligned with Russia?
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Things seem out of alignment, from confused brand names, dates and products to upsets creating conflict and negativity, impacting customer appeal.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
Sara agrees to believe him but seems a little unsure and confused.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
She was confused: Why had the United States aligned with Russia?
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Confused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confused. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd
: affected with mental confusion
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