B1adjectivelanguagepsychology
US/kənˈfjuː.zɪŋ/
UK/kənˈfjuː.zɪŋ/
difficult to understand, or making you unsure what to think or do
In context
The instructions were so confusing that nobody could put the shelf together.
It is confusing when two streets in the same city have the same name.
I found the ending of the film confusing and had to read about it online.
Words that go with confusing
adjective + noun
- confusing instructionsThe confusing instructions made things worse.
- confusing messageThe ad sent a confusing message.
- confusing situationIt was a confusing situation for everyone.
adverb + adjective
- rather confusingThe map is rather confusing.
- extremely confusingThe rules are extremely confusing.
adjective + preposition
- confusing forThe rules are confusing for new learners.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am confusing about the schedule.Correct: I am confused about the schedule.