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confusing

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing means: Difficult to understand or likely to make you unsure what to think or do.

adjective

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Difficult to understand or likely to make you unsure what to think or do.

  • These instructions are confusing.
  • I found the map confusing.
  • Why is the ticket system so confusing?

Similar words: unclear, puzzling

Opposites: clear

Common phrases: confusing instructions, confusing situation, very confusing

Questions about confusing

What does confusing mean?

Difficult to understand or likely to make you unsure what to think or do.

What is confusing in other languages?

Türkçe: kafa karıştırıcı · Español: confuso · Français: déroutant · Deutsch: verwirrend · Italiano: confuso · 日本語: わかりにくい

How do you pronounce confusing?

It is pronounced /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/.

How do you use confusing in a sentence?

These instructions are confusing. I found the map confusing.

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