confusing
word · lemma: confuse
/kənˈfjuzɪŋ/
kuhn-FYOO-zing
/kənfjˈuːzɪŋ/
kuhn-FYOO-zing
Definition
Difficult to understand clearly, or causing someone to feel unsure because things are not organized or explained well.
Usage & Nuances
Usually describes things, situations, instructions, or information, not the person. Say 'a confusing lesson' or 'I am confused,' not usually 'I am confusing' unless you mean you confuse other people. Common with 'confusing question,' 'confusing instructions,' and 'find something confusing.'
Spanish: confuso - desconcertantePortuguese (BR): confuso - confusorPortuguese (PT): confusoChinese (Simplified): 令人困惑的 - 混乱的Chinese (Traditional): 令人困惑的 - 混亂的Hindi: उलझाने वाला - भ्रमित करने वालाArabic: مربك - محيّرBengali: উল্টো - বিভ্রান্তিকরRussian: запутанный - сбивающий с толкуJapanese: 紛らわしい - わかりにくいVietnamese: gây bối rối - khó hiểuKorean: 헷갈리는 - 혼란스러운Turkish: kafa karıştırıcıUrdu: الجھن والا - پریشان کنIndonesian: membingungkan
Example Sentences
This map is confusing.
basic
The teacher gave us confusing instructions.
basic
I think this question is confusing.
basic
The ending was so confusing that I had to watch the movie twice.
natural
Honestly, all these different prices are getting confusing.
natural
His explanation only made things more confusing.
natural