HyperDic: confusing

English > 2 senses of the word confusing:
ADJECTIVEallconfusingcausing confusion or disorientation
allconfusing, perplexing, puzzlinglacking clarity of meaning / meaning
confusing > pronunciation
Soundskahnfyuw'zihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > confusing: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningCausing confusion or disorientation.
Examples
  • "a confusing jumble of road signs"
  • "being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child"
BroaderdisorientingCausing loss of physical or intellectual bearings
English > confusing: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaninglacking clarity of meaning / meaning; causing confusion or perplexity.
Example"sent confusing signals to Iraq"
Synonymsperplexing, puzzling
Broaderunclearnot clear to the mind
Spanishambiguo, confuso, desconcertante
Catalanambigu, desconcertant
Adverbsconfusinglyin a bewildering and confusing / confusing manner

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