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Definition confusion in British English

confusion noun

noun
/kənˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/
1

a feeling that you do not understand something or cannot decide what to do

Example

There seems to be some confusion about who actually won.

Example

There was some confusion as to his real identity.

Example

These changes have just caused more confusion among teachers.

Example

She stared at him in confusion.

Synonyms and related words
confusion ambiguity bewilderment
2

a situation in which things are untidy, badly organized, or not clear

Example

Inside the building was a scene of total confusion.

Example

In all the confusion, we lost sight of each other.

Example

Confusion reigned as officials finally tried to sort out who had won the race.

Synonyms and related words
omnishambles mess chaos
3

a situation in which you mistake one person or thing for another

Example

Could there have been a confusion of identities?

Example

The wires are colour-coded to avoid confusion.

Synonyms and related words
fail miscommunication error
Definition confusion in British English