confusion

confusione, smarrimento

Sensazione di non capire qualcosa o di non sapere cosa fare.

In inglese semplice: The feeling of not understanding something or not knowing what to do.

• I looked at him in confusion.
• The instructions caused a lot of confusion.
• Her face showed confusion when I asked the question.

Come si usa: confusion about/over something (There was confusion about what the notice meant.)

Sinonimi: uncertainty, bewilderment

Contrari: understanding

Espressioni comuni: cause confusion, in confusion, confusion about something

confusione, disordine

Situazione in cui le cose sono poco chiare, mal organizzate o mescolate.

In inglese semplice: A situation in which things are unclear, badly organized, or mixed up.

• The station was full of confusion.
• The sudden change threw our plans into confusion.
• In the confusion, someone took my bag.

Come si usa: confusion over something (There was confusion over the seating arrangements.)

Sinonimi: disorder, chaos

Contrari: order, clarity

Espressioni comuni: general confusion, complete confusion, confusion over something