Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Confusion.
How to pronounce confusion:
US
Confusion - as a noun
Disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
Example: "The army retreated in confusion"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disorder10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
Example: "A confusion of impressions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confusedness18disarray12mental confusionmuddiness13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive statestate of mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended
Example: "The confusion of tongues at the tower of babel"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
combination17combining16compounding19Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
Example: "He changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mix-upExample Sentences
"There was confusion about the meeting time."
"The instructions caused confusion among the students."
"She looked at the map in confusion."
"The conflicting information led to confusion."
"The sudden change of plans caused confusion among the team members."
Word Game Points
Is CONFUSION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, confusion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CONFUSION has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is CONFUSION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, confusion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCONFUSION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is CONFUSION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, confusion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCONFUSION has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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