confusing (/kənˈfjuː.zɪŋ/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /kənˈfjuː.zɪŋ/
Meaning
Meaning: puzzling, unclear
Difficult to understand because it is not clear.
Examples
🗣 The map was confusing, and we ended up walking in the wrong direction.
Etymology
From the verb ‘confuse’ (Latin ‘confundere’, to pour together) plus ‘-ing’.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes unclear instructions, signs, or situations.
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Tags: clarity, negative