confused
/kənˈfjuːzd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
unable to think clearly or understand
Adjective
Examples
A new survey suggests that most Americans are confused about what counts as a healthy food choice.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “confused” mean?
unable to think clearly or understand
Is “confused” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.