confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd 
1
a
: being perplexed or disconcerted
the confused students
b
: disoriented with regard to one's sense of time, place, or identity
The patient became confused.
2
: indistinguishable
… a zigzag, crisscross, confused trail …—
Harry Hervey
Harry Hervey3
: being disordered or mixed up
a contradictory and often confused story
Examples of confused in a Sentence
I've never been so confused.
We're confused about what to do next.
He gave a confused speech denying the accusations.
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Especially here—confused, bereft, and excommunicate.
—David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
During the night, the girlfriend reportedly got up to use the bathroom but became confused about which door led where.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
There are those who do celebrate Christmas and need a night of robust laughter after being cooped up in a house full of hyper-anxious kids and confused pets.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Clear, calm, and consistent discipline helps kids learn from their mistakes without feeling shamed or confused.
—Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
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David Searcy, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
During the night, the girlfriend reportedly got up to use the bathroom but became confused about which door led where.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
There are those who do celebrate Christmas and need a night of robust laughter after being cooped up in a house full of hyper-anxious kids and confused pets.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Clear, calm, and consistent discipline helps kids learn from their mistakes without feeling shamed or confused.
—Leslie Garisto Pfaff, Parents, 20 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for confused
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“Confused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/confused. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd
: affected with mental confusion
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