confusing
Translation
confusing, bewildering, puzzling
Examples
The instructions were very confusing.
The instructions were very confusing.
It's a confusing situation.
It's a confusing situation.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is confusing used to describe something that is difficult to understand The instructions were very confusing.
a confusing ((noun)) modifying a noun to show it causes confusion It's a confusing situation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: puzzling, bewildering, unclear; Antonyms: clear, simple, straightforward
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to confuse', from Latin 'confundere' (to pour together). Something that 'pours things together' is confusing.
Memory Tips
Remember the difference: a person feels 'confusED'. The thing that causes the feeling is 'confusING'.