Definitions for confusion
kənˈfyu ʒəncon·fu·sion

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. confusionnoun

   disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

   "the army retreated in confusion"

2. confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarraynoun

   a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

   "a confusion of impressions"

3. confusion, discombobulationnoun

   a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

4. confusionnoun

   an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended

   "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel"

5. confusion, mix-upnoun

   a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

   "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. confusionnoun

   A lack of clarity or order.

2. confusionnoun

   The state of being confused; not understanding.

3. Etymology: From confusion.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Confusionnoun

   Etymology: from confuse.

   1. Irregular mixture; tumultuous medly; disorder.

   God, only wise, to punish pride of wit,
   Among men’s wits hath this confusion wrought;
   As the proud tow’r, whose points the clouds did hit,
   By tongues confusion was to ruin brought. Davies.

   2. Tumult.

   God is not a god of sedition and confusion, but of order and of peace. Richard Hooker, Preface.

   This is a happier and more comely time,
   Than when these fellows ran about the streets
   Crying confusion. William Shakespeare, Coriolanus.

   3. Indistinct combination.

   The confusion of two different ideas, which a customary connexion of them in their minds hath made to them almost one, fills their head with false views, and their reasonings with false consequences. John Locke.

   4. Overthrow; destruction.

   The strength of their illusion,
   Shall draw him in to his confusion. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

   5. Astonishment; distraction of mind; hurry of ideas.

   Confusion dwelt in ev’ry face,
   And fear in ev’ry heart,
   When waves on waves, and gulphs in gulphs,
   O’ercame the pilot’s art. Spectator, №. 489.

Webster Dictionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Confusionnoun

   the state of being mixed or blended so as to produce indistinctness or error; indistinct combination; disorder; tumult

2. Confusionnoun

   the state of being abashed or disconcerted; loss self-possession; perturbation; shame

3. Confusionnoun

   overthrow; defeat; ruin

4. Confusionnoun

   one who confuses; a confounder

5. Etymology: [F. confusion, L. confusio.]

Freebase(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. ConFusion

   ConFusion is an annual science fiction convention organized by the Stilyagi Air Corps and its parent organization, the Ann Arbor Science Fiction Association. Commonly, it is held the third weekend of January. It is the oldest science fiction convention in Michigan, a regional, general SF con similar to Windycon and Lunacon. The programming consists of panels on science fiction and fantasy literature, media, science, society, art, costuming, etc. with discussions by authors, scientists, fans, and artists. There is a large music track, board and roleplaying games, KidFusion — a track of programming specifically for kids — and a masquerade or costume contest. ConFusion has a consuite as well as room parties hosted by other conventions, WorldCon bids, and local clubs.

U.S. National Library of Medicine(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Confusion

   A mental state characterized by bewilderment, emotional disturbance, lack of clear thinking, and perceptual disorientation.

Matched Categories

1. • Combination
   • Disorder
   • Embarrassment

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'confusion' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3401

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'confusion' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4521

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'confusion' in Nouns Frequency: #1389

How to pronounce confusion?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say confusion in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of confusion in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of confusion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of confusion in a Sentence

1. Steve Scalise:

   In fact, President Biden’s own CDC director said the vaccine does not prevent transmission, this is the same administration that allowed union bosses to write their own school reopening guidelines and has created mass confusion with their mixed public health messaging.

2. Benjamin Rader:

   There's a lot of confusion about who qualifies, i think there's been a lot of bombarding people with information and it's hard to keep up with information coming from multiple sources at different times.

3. Scott C. Holstad:

   on sale today we have Doubts, Insecurities, Depression and Guilt for reduced prices, in this section Self-Hatred, Suicidal Ideation and Anger. that section there has Betrayal, Inferiority, Hostility and Frustration, but in the back, the best … Confusion, Apathy, Paranoia, Irritation and the beloved Need-To-Kiss-Ass-At-Work all on sale for very, very low prices…

4. John Carlin:

   What causes some confusion is that 'domestic terrorism' is not an offense or a charge.

5. Andrew Yang:

   I don't look much like a white nationalist. It's been a point of confusion.

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