Added 9 October 2026
confusion
/kənˈfjuːʒən/ noun
In Latin: tumultus Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about confusion at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably.
the army retreated in confusion
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A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior.
a confusion of impressions
- A feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused.
Origin
From Middle English confusioun, from Old French confusion, from Latin confusio, confusionem. Morphologically confuse + -ion.
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