confusion
gb/kənfjˈuʒən/ us/kənfjˈuʒən/
B1
English
~ 2800
zavar, zavarodottság, zavartság, dezorientáltság, zűrzavar, káosz
NOUN
B1
1
zavar
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] feels confusion about [something]
There was some confusion about the meeting time.
Némi zavar volt a megbeszélés időpontja körül.
Her sudden question caused confusion among the students.
A váratlan kérdése zavart keltett a diákok körében.
The instructions were so unclear that they led to confusion.
He looked at me in confusion when I gave him the news.
We need to clear up the confusion before we continue.
Learner examples
I felt confusion when I read the hard text.
Zavart éreztem, amikor a nehéz szöveget olvastam.
The teacher saw confusion on the students’ faces.
A tanár zavart látott a diákok arcán.
There was confusion about the bus times.
He had confusion about how to use the machine.
We tried to stop the confusion in the group.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'confusion' with 'conflict'. 'Confusion' is about not understanding, while 'conflict' is about disagreement or fighting.
Meaning
lack of clear understanding
Collocations
cause confusion
|in confusion
|confusion about
|confusion over
|clear up confusion
Synonyms
bewilderment (Emphasizes being completely puzzled or perplexed.)
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uncertainty (Focuses more on not being sure rather than mental disorientation.)
Antonyms
clarity (The quality of being clear and easy to understand.)
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understanding (Having a correct grasp of something.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When you do not understand something and feel unsure about it.
A state in which a person does not understand something or is uncertain about what to do or think.
NOUN
B2
2
zavartság
B2
The patient showed signs of confusion after surgery.
A beteg a műtét után zavartság jeleit mutatta.
Head injuries can cause temporary confusion.
A fejsérülések átmeneti zavartságot okozhatnak.
Her sudden confusion worried the doctors.
He woke up in confusion, not knowing where he was.
Learner examples
The old man had confusion after the fall.
Az idős férfinél az esés után zavartság jelentkezett.
The doctor saw confusion in the patient.
Az orvos zavartságot észlelt a betegnél.
Confusion can happen when you are very sick.
She had confusion after waking up from sleep.
Meaning
mental disorientation
Collocations
mental confusion
|signs of confusion
|sudden confusion
Synonyms
disorientation (Focuses on loss of sense of direction or awareness.)
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delirium (Medical term for severe confusion often with restlessness and hallucinations.)
Antonyms
alertness (Being fully aware and responsive.)
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lucidity (Clear thinking and understanding.)
Themes
health
|emotions
|body
Definition
When a person cannot think clearly or know where they are, often because of sickness or other problems.
A state in which someone is unable to think clearly, often due to illness, shock, or intoxication.
NOUN
B1
3
There was total confusion at the airport after the flight cancellations.
A járattörlések után teljes zűrzavar volt a repülőtéren.
Amid the confusion, no one noticed the thief leaving.
A zűrzavar közepette senki sem vette észre, hogy a tolvaj távozik.
Confusion reigned in the office after the announcement.
The streets were filled with noise and confusion during the parade.
Learner examples
There was confusion at the train station.
Zűrzavar volt a vasútállomáson.
The room was full of noise and confusion.
A szobában nagy volt a zaj és a zűrzavar.
Confusion happened when the lights went off.
In the confusion, I lost my bag.
Meaning
chaotic disorder
Collocations
total confusion
|amid confusion
|confusion reigns
Synonyms
chaos (Stronger sense of complete disorder.)
|
turmoil (Suggests emotional disturbance as well as disorder.)
Antonyms
order (An organized and controlled state.)
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organization (Things arranged neatly and clearly.)
Themes
daily life
|events
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When things happen in a messy way and it is hard to understand what is happening.
A situation in which many things are happening in an uncontrolled or messy way, making it hard to understand what is going on.
Grammar
Dictionary form
confusion
IPA
GB/kənfjˈuʒən/
US/kənfjˈuʒən/
Syllables & stress
con - fu - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: confusion
- Plural: confusion, confusions
Word family
Forms
confusions
noun
Core family
Related words
confusingly
adverb
Expressions
cause confusion
1/kˈɔz kənfjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
make people uncertain or unclear
To make people not understand something clearly.
Examples
- The new rules may cause confusion among drivers.
- His comments caused confusion during the meeting.
clear up confusion
1/klˈɪɹ ˈʌp kənfjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
remove misunderstanding or uncertainty
To make something easy to understand after it was confusing.
Examples
- The teacher cleared up the confusion about the homework.
- We need to clear up this confusion before moving on.
in confusion
1/ˈɪn kənfjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
in a state of uncertainty or disorder
Not understanding what is happening or feeling lost in a situation.
Examples
- She looked at him in confusion.
- He left the room in confusion after hearing the news.