confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd 
1
a
: being perplexed or disconcerted
the confused students
b
: disoriented with regard to one's sense of time, place, or identity
The patient became confused.
2
: indistinguishable
a zigzag, crisscross, confused trail—
Harry Hervey
Harry Hervey3
: being disordered or mixed up
a contradictory and often confused story
Examples of confused in a Sentence
I've never been so confused.
We're confused about what to do next.
He gave a confused speech denying the accusations.
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Pew found 55% of Republicans are confused about the information out there on climate change--but this was also true for 39% of Democrats.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The two ‘deals’ have left tariff policy more confused than ever, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Glen Powell jokes about getting confused for Justin Hartley
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Colter was turned onto the case by his mother, Mary.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025
The following April, after a fall at a rehab center, Mom was hospitalized and became confused, even delusional.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
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Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The two ‘deals’ have left tariff policy more confused than ever, argues columnist Michael Hiltzik.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Glen Powell jokes about getting confused for Justin Hartley
'Tracker' star Justin Harley previews Jensen Ackles' season 2 return
Colter was turned onto the case by his mother, Mary.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 12 May 2025
The following April, after a fall at a rehab center, Mom was hospitalized and became confused, even delusional.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for confused
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“Confused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confused. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd
: affected with mental confusion
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