confusing
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Pronunciations (2)
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/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
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kənˈfjuːzɪŋ
Adjective
difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc.
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Several sections in that book are really confusing.
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The Cleveland Clinic’s Sukol thinks the word “healthy” is confusing and should be replaced with the term “nourishing,” as some processed foods have been marketed as “healthy.”
Adjective
causing confusion or disorientation
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a confusing jumble of road signs
being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
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sent confusing signals to Iraq
perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
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a puzzling statement
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