confusion

Definition

  • noun: a situation in which people are uncertain about what to do or are unable to understand something clearly
  • noun: an act or instance of 'confusing'
  • synonyms: disorder, tumult, perturbation

Examples

  • The detour caused much 'confusion'. [=the detour confused many people; the detour made many people uncertain about which roads to use]

  • Changing the name of the company will only lead to 'confusion'. [=make people uncertain]

  • There was total/mass 'confusion' when the truck hit the restaurant.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I rest my case. Now, for a few well place withering scowls. I guess all I really want to say is thank you. You know. Through all these confusion you stayed... Well, you stayed our happy girl. Your Dad is under a lot of pressure. But, if you and I can keep smiling, it would be a big help. Right? (..)
    2015 Inside Out