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Confusion (Noun)

Meaning 1

A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Confusedness
  • Muddiness
  • Disarray
  • Mental Confusion

Hypernyms

  • State Of Mind

Hyponyms

  • Fog
  • Bafflement
  • Puzzlement
  • Befuddlement
  • Obfuscation
  • Haze
  • Bemusement
  • Mystification

Related Words

  • Confuse (verb)

Meaning 2

Disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; "the army retreated in confusion".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hyponyms

  • Topsy-turvydom
  • Topsy-turvyness
  • Demoralisation
  • Bedlam
  • Pandemonium
  • Shemozzle

Meaning 3

A feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Synonyms

  • Discombobulation

Related Words

  • Confuse (verb)

Meaning 4

An act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended; "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

  • Combining
  • Compounding

Related Words

  • Confuse (verb)

Meaning 5

A mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Mix-up

Hypernyms

  • Error
  • Fault

Related Words

  • Confuse (verb)
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