The state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something
“One should not sow confusion in the minds of our young, denying them the inner strength that comes from a clearly held belief.”
A situation of panic or disorder
“Elvis' refusal to reappear for one last encore would cause great confusion in the crowd.”
A disorganized or messy state
“The final result was a total confusion in the layout of the streets and flow of traffic.”
Uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required
“There is much confusion over what actually transpired on that fateful day.”
A disorderly jumble
“The result was a confusion of schools, often of the wrong size and sometimes in the wrong place.”
A state of being nervous, anxious, or irritated
“Between them sat my friend the curate, looking in speechless confusion at a plate of muffins placed exactly opposite to him.”
A combination or assortment of different or distinct things or elements
A complicated or problematical situation
A misunderstanding or misinterpretation of something
A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness
The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition
Lack of preciseness in thought or communication
A delusion, a false hope
The act of disrupting or causing disorder
A poor or faulty adjustment, especially of a mechanism
The act or process of obfuscating for deceptive purposes
Lacking in coherent logic or sense
A doubt about the truth or validity of something
The quality or state of being vague in meaning
Area affected by a general disaster
Sudden exposure to different culture
The state or quality of being complex
A lack of interest, intelligence or understanding in a given topic or subject
Evils that are hidden
Emotional or mental shock or distress, which may lead to long-term neurosis
An unexpected development or turn of events
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