confusion
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: confusions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A lack of clarity or order.
Noun
Examples
But much of the federal workforce is located outside the nation’s capital, and Trump’s offer was met with confusion and skepticism in many of those offices.
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
Meaning · English
The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
Noun
Examples
Forgive these wild and wandering cries,
Confusions of a wasted youth;
Forgive them where they fail in truth,
And in thy wisdom make me wise.
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).
Common questions
What does “confusion” mean?
A lack of clarity or order.
Is “confusion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.