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Meaning of "confused" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONFUSED

confused  [kənˈfjuːzd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONFUSED

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Confused is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CONFUSED MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of confused in the English dictionary

The first definition of confused in the dictionary is feeling or exhibiting an inability to understand; bewildered; perplexed. Other definition of confused is in a disordered state; mixed up; jumbled. Confused is also lacking sufficient mental abilities for independent living, esp through old age.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONFUSED


accused
əˈkjuːzd
amused
əˈmjuːzd
bemused
bɪˈmjuːzd
boozed
buːzd
bruised
bruːzd
disused
dɪsˈjuːzd
enthused
ɪnˈθjuːzd
fused
fjuːzd
overused
ˌəʊvəˈjuːzd
perfused
pəˈfjuːzd
pertused
pəˈtjuːzd
unabused
ˌʌnəˈbjuːzd
unaccused
ˌʌnəˈkjuːzd
unamused
ˌʌnəˈmjuːzd
unbemused
ˌʌnbɪˈmjuːzd
underused
ˌʌndəˈjuːzd
unexcused
ˌʌnɪkˈskjuːzd
unfused
ʌnˈfjuːzd
unused
ʌnˈjuːzd
used
juːzd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONFUSED

confusability
confusable
confuse
confused elderly
confusedly
confusedness
confusible
confusing
confusingly
confusion
confusional
confutable
confutation
confutative
confute
confutement
confuter

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONFUSED

aroused
be excused
burnoused
calloused
focused
fucused
gallused
half-used
hothoused
nimbused
soused
the accused
unaroused
uncalloused
uncaused
unfocused
unroused
well-used

Synonyms and antonyms of confused in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONFUSED»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «confused» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of confused

Translation of «confused» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONFUSED

Find out the translation of confused to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of confused from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «confused» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

困惑的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

confundido
570 millions of speakers

English

confused
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

उलझन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُرْتَبِك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

спутанный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

confuso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিভ্রান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

confus
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keliru
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

verwirrt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

当惑した
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

당황한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bingung
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bối rối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குழப்பமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोंधळून
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Şaşkın
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

confuso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zdezorientowany
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розгублений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

confuz
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μπερδεμένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verward
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förvirrad
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forvirret
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of confused

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONFUSED»

The term «confused» is very widely used and occupies the 7.547 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONFUSED» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about confused

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10 QUOTES WITH «CONFUSED»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word confused.
1
Lily Allen
I think of myself as quite a confused kind of person, because I think there's so many great things about the world, but there are so many awful things too. I feel very guilty a lot of the time about enjoying my life so much when there are people living in such misery.
2
Laurie Halse Anderson
It's bad timing, but a lot of kids become teenagers just as their parents are hitting their mid-life crisis. So everybody's miserable and confused and seeking that new sense of identity.
3
Dan Ariely
It is true that from a behavioral economics perspective we are fallible, easily confused, not that smart, and often irrational. We are more like Homer Simpson than Superman. So from this perspective it is rather depressing. But at the same time there is also a silver lining. There are free lunches!
4
Jillian Bell
I love playing idiots. I love very weird, confused women.
5
Daniel Boone
I have never been lost, but I will admit to being confused for several weeks.
6
Cliff Burton
Just keep going like crazy and look back when it's over. Otherwise you just get confused.
7
Michael Cera
I may not have gone to high school every day, but I spent whole a lot of my adolescence feeling vulnerable and confused and alone... just like everybody else.
8
Jackie Chan
I'm not sure if it's good to have freedom or not. I'm really confused now.
9
Jung Chang
The Chinese seemed to be mourning Mao in a heartfelt fashion. But I wondered how many of their tears were genuine. People had practiced acting to such a degree that they confused it with their true feelings.
10
Kurt Cobain
I'm a spokesman for myself. It just so happens that there's a bunch of people that are concerned with what I have to say. I find that frightening at times because I'm just as confused as most people. I don't have the answers for anything.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONFUSED»

Discover the use of confused in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to confused and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Born Confused
Suddenly the suitable boy is suitable because of his sheer unsuitability. Complications ensue. This is a funny, thoughtful story about finding your heart, finding your culture, and finding your place in America.
Tanuja Desai Hidier, 2010
2
Statistics for the Utterly Confused
This super-accessible book demystifies the dreaded subject for non-math majors.
Lloyd R. Jaisingh, 2000
3
Bloody Confused!: A Clueless American Sportswriter Seeks ...
Bloody Confused! will put a smile on the face of any sports fan who has ever questioned what makes us love sports in the first place.
Chuck Culpepper, 2008
4
English Grammar for the Utterly Confused
This guide is a must-have for everyone, from students taking the GED to professionals writing business plans, as it explores the structures of English grammar and how to use them easily and proficiently.
Laurie Rozakis, 2003
5
Dazed and Confused: Teenage Nostalgia. Instant and Cool 70's ...
Atypical of most movie tie-ins, this book is an enlargement and amplification of the mid-70s period, designed like a teen magazine, complete with song lyrics, advertisements, profiles of the characters, photos, and more.
Richard Linklater, 1993
6
Abused, Confused, and Misused Words: A Writer's Guide to ...
These are just a few of the commonly misunderstood words discussed and explained in Abused, Confused, and Misused Words, an entertaining and informative look at the ever-changing nature of the English language.
Mary Embree, 2013
7
On Clear and Confused Ideas: An Essay about Substance Concepts
Millikan provides the first in-depth discussion on the psychological act of reidentification.
Ruth Garrett Millikan, 2000
8
Comforting the Confused: Strategies for Managing Dementia
The book is a valuable tool for inservice training and a practical resource for professionals.
Stephanie B. Hoffman, Constance A. Platt, 2001
9
Test Taking Strategies & Study Skills for the Utterly Confused
The perfect guide for all the major standardized tests, including SAT, GMAT, Series 7, LSAT, MCAT, and more, this skillbuilding resource shows students, career changers, and business professionals how to make the most of their study time, ...
Laurie Rozakis, 2002
10
Calculus for the Utterly Confused, 2nd Ed.
Written by two experienced teachers who have taken the complexity out of calculus for thousands of students, this book breaks down tough concepts into easy-to-understand chunks.
Robert Oman, Daniel Oman, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONFUSED»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term confused is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Confused Kyrgios may need to 'bottom out", says psychologist
Volatile Nick Kyrgios may have to "bottom out" before he realises the error of his ways with a leading sports psychologist suggesting he ... «ninemsn, Jul 15»
2
The Media Is Still Confused About Whether The Paris Climate Deal …
Right now, the global climate is a patient that has no plausible chance of survival if left untreated. The climate is not merely in “critical” condition ... «ThinkProgress, Jul 15»
3
7/7 : contemplation after a terrifying and confused day
It is approaching the hour, the minute – 08.50. Aldgate tube station in east London has been quietly shut, the grilled metal fence pulled across ... «Channel 4 News, Jul 15»
4
Mum 'confused' over son's death
“This thing has me very confused,” 26-year-old Lasonta Gill told the MIDWEEK NATION when pressed for a comment on the death of Jahan ... «Nation News, Jul 15»
5
Confused which internal HDD should I choose to convert to external …
Hi! I have a question about HDD's. See, I have two HDD's; a 250gb and a 500gb. Both are Sata and are Samsung Brands. The 250gb came ... «Tom's Hardware, Jul 15»
6
Vyapam scam: BJP calls Congress 'confused'
Kolkata, July 7 (IANS): The BJP on Tuesday called the Congress "confused" after the opposition party dismissed the Madhya Pradesh ... «Daijiworld.com, Jul 15»
7
Wimbledon 2015: Tomas Berdych furious with confused reporter …
Wimbledon 2015: Tomas Berdych furious with confused reporter after fourth-round exit. 11:01, 7 July 2015; By Liam Corless ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
8
Dear Abby: Confused but honest beau makes fine match as friend
The E-Edition includes all of the news, comics, classifieds and advertisements of the newspaper. And it's available to subscribers before 6 a.m. ... «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
9
"Dazed and confused" about ambiguity in Texas
What I am about to say might sound like its coming from the mouth of Yogi Berra, but we sometimes get confused about what ambiguity really ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
10
Unnamed exec “still confused about” Eagles trading for Sam Bradford
When training camps open in a little under a month, one of the most-watched storylines will be the progress of Eagles quarterback Sam ... «NBCSports.com, Jul 15»

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