confusion
gb/kənfjˈuʒən/ us/kənfjˈuʒən/
B1
Inglés
~ 2800
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
state
1
lack of clear understanding
When you do not understand something and feel unsure about it.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] feels confusion about [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'confusion' with 'conflict'. 'Confusion' is about not understanding, while 'conflict' is about disagreement or fighting.
Sinónimos
bewilderment (Emphasizes being completely puzzled or perplexed.)
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uncertainty (Focuses more on not being sure rather than mental disorientation.)
Antónimos
clarity (The quality of being clear and easy to understand.)
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understanding (Having a correct grasp of something.)
Colocaciones
cause confusion
|in confusion
|confusion about
|confusion over
|clear up confusion
Temas
emotions
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There was some confusion about the meeting time.
- Her sudden question caused confusion among the students.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I felt confusion when I read the hard text.
- The teacher saw confusion on the students’ faces.
- 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.
Sustantivo
B2
state
2
mental disorientation
When a person cannot think clearly or know where they are, often because of sickness or other problems.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
alertness (Being fully aware and responsive.)
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lucidity (Clear thinking and understanding.)
Colocaciones
mental confusion
|signs of confusion
|sudden confusion
Temas
health
|emotions
|body
Ejemplos
- The patient showed signs of confusion after surgery.
- Head injuries can cause temporary confusion.
- Her sudden confusion worried the doctors.
- He woke up in confusion, not knowing where he was.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The old man had confusion after the fall.
- The doctor saw confusion in the patient.
- Confusion can happen when you are very sick.
- She had confusion after waking up from sleep.
Sustantivo
B1
state
3
chaotic disorder
When things happen in a messy way and it is hard to understand what is happening.
Sinónimos
chaos (Stronger sense of complete disorder.)
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turmoil (Suggests emotional disturbance as well as disorder.)
Antónimos
order (An organized and controlled state.)
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organization (Things arranged neatly and clearly.)
Colocaciones
total confusion
|amid confusion
|confusion reigns
Temas
daily life
|events
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- There was total confusion at the airport after the flight cancellations.
- Amid the confusion, no one noticed the thief leaving.
- Confusion reigned in the office after the announcement.
- The streets were filled with noise and confusion during the parade.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- There was confusion at the train station.
- The room was full of noise and confusion.
- Confusion happened when the lights went off.
- In the confusion, I lost my bag.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
confusion
AFI
GB/kənfjˈuʒən/
US/kənfjˈuʒən/
Sílabas y acento
con - fu - sion (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (fu)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: confusion
- Plural: confusion, confusions
Familia de palabras
Forms
confusions
noun
Core family
Related words
confusingly
adverb
Expresiones
cause confusion
1/kˈɔz kənfjˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
make people uncertain or unclear
To make people not understand something clearly.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- She looked at him in confusion.
- He left the room in confusion after hearing the news.