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confused

The correct spelling is confused.

How to pronounce confused

/kənˈfjuːzd/
verb

IPA: /kənˈfjuːzd/

Say it like: Con-fus-ed

The correct spelling is confused. To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

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Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).
  2. 2.To mix up, muddle up (one thing with another); to mistake (one thing for another).
  3. 3.To mix thoroughly; to confound; to disorder.
  4. 4.To make uneasy and ashamed; to embarrass.
  5. 5.To rout; discomfit.

adjective

  1. 1.(of a person) unable to think clearly or understand
  2. 2.(of a person or animal) disoriented
  3. 3.Chaotic, jumbled or muddled
  4. 4.Making no sense; illogical
  5. 5.Embarrassed

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