Confuse about Meaning in English

expression

US

kənˈfjuz/ /əˈbaʊt

kuhn-FYOOZ uh-BOWT

UK

kənfjˈuːz/ /ɐbˈaʊt

kuhn-FYOOZ uh-BOWT

Definition

To not understand something clearly or to be unsure about a topic or situation.

Usage & Nuances

Often used with a person as the subject ("I'm confused about..."). Common with topics or instructions ("confused about the rules"). The preposition 'about' shows what is unclear. Do not say "confused with" for this meaning.

• Spanish: estar confundido sobre - no entender
• Portuguese (BR): ficar confuso sobre - não entender
• Portuguese (PT): ficar confuso sobre - não perceber
• Chinese (Simplified): 对...感到困惑 - 不明白
• Chinese (Traditional): 對...感到困惑 - 不明白
• Hindi: के बारे में उलझन होना - न समझ पाना
• Arabic: مُرتبك بشأن - غير فاهم
• Bengali: নিয়েই বিভ্রান্ত হওয়া - সম্পর্কে বিভ্রান্ত হওয়া
• Russian: быть сбитым с толку по поводу - путаться в
• Japanese: ～について混乱する - ～についてわからなくなる
• Vietnamese: bối rối về - không hiểu rõ về
• Korean: ~에 대해 혼란스러워하다 - ~에 대해 헷갈리다
• Turkish: hakkında kafası karışmak
• Urdu: کے بارے میں الجھن محسوس کرنا
• Indonesian: bingung tentang - tidak paham tentang

Example Sentences

I'm confused about the homework instructions.

basic

He felt confused about what to do next.

basic

Are you confused about the new rule?

basic

Lots of people are confused about how the process works.

natural

She was a bit confused about the date of the meeting, so she called to check.

natural

Don’t be confused about your options—let me explain them for you.

natural