What does confusing mean?
Confusing means difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc..
Confusing
/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ · adjective
Meaning
difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc..
Definitions by Sense
- difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic, etc.
- present participle and gerund of confuse
Example Sentences
Several sections in that book are really confusing.
The Cleveland Clinic’s Sukol thinks the word “healthy” is confusing and should be replaced with the term “nourishing,” as some processed foods have been marketed as “healthy.”
Synonyms for confusing
Antonyms for confusing
Related Words
Word Forms
- more confusing
- most confusing
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for confusing?
Common synonyms include muddlesome, mistakable, misleading, baffling.
What is the opposite of confusing?
Possible antonyms include judicious, obvious, sensible.
How do you use confusing in a sentence?
Several sections in that book are really confusing.
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