Confusion

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

a state of being bewildered or unclear in one’s mind

Example Sentences

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

The sudden change in schedule caused a lot of confusion.

Example Expressions

in confusion

Synonyms

bewilderment, perplexity, disorder, chaos, uncertainty, puzzlement

Entry 1

bewilderment, perplexity, disorder, chaos

Entry 2

uncertainty, disorder, chaos, puzzlement

Antonyms

clarity, understanding, certainty, order

Entry 1

clarity, understanding, certainty, order

Entry 2

clarity, order, certainty

Collocations

cause confusion, avoid confusion, mental confusion, confusion arises, confusion caused, create confusion, confusion about

Entry 1

cause confusion, avoid confusion, mental confusion

Entry 2

confusion arises, confusion caused, create confusion, confusion about