Word CONFUSED: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

confused

🇺🇸 [kənˈfjuːzd]

Meanings

Being unable to think clearly due to a lack of understanding or a misunderstanding of a situation. A confused person may feel disoriented or unsure about what is happening.

Examples

• He was confused by the complex instructions.
• She looked confused when asked to explain her decision.
• The new schedule left many employees feeling confused.

Synonyms

bewildered • puzzled • disoriented

Antonyms

clear-headed • certain • understood