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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But when non-negotiable tasks are framed as questions, children can become confused about whether the task is actually optional.
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Siggie Cohen,
CNBC,
4 July 2026
The comments section featured a mixture of grieving, confused fans.
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Jenna Thompson
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.
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Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
If someone suddenly seems confused or disoriented, that’s a strong indication of heatstroke.
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AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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Siggie Cohen,
CNBC,
4 July 2026
The comments section featured a mixture of grieving, confused fans.
—
Jenna Thompson
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
People with heat stroke can feel confused, unable to speak properly and agitated.
—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
2 July 2026
If someone suddenly seems confused or disoriented, that’s a strong indication of heatstroke.
—
Nicole Bennett,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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confused
adjective
con·fused
kən-ˈfyüzd
: affected with mental confusion
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