confusion — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

confusion (/kənˈfjuː.ʒən/)

noun  ·  Beginner  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Meaning

Meaning: lack of understanding

A state of not understanding what is happening or what to do.

Examples

🗣 There was a moment of confusion when two trains arrived at the same crowded platform.

Etymology

From Latin ‘confundere’ (to mingle, pour together).

How & Where It’s Used

Describes mental uncertainty or a disordered, chaotic situation.

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Tags: emotion, mind

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