confused
Translation
confused, bewildered, puzzled
Examples
I am confused about what to do.
I am confused about what to do.
He gave a confused answer to the question.
He gave a confused answer to the question.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) confused to feel uncertain She seems confused.
confused about ((sth.)) to be uncertain about (sth.) I'm confused about the new policy.
a confused ((noun)) an unclear (noun) He gave a confused look.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewildered, puzzled, perplexed; Antonyms: clear, certain
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to confuse', used as an adjective to describe a state of being.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending often describes a feeling (like 'bored' or 'interested'). You feel 'confused' when something has confused you.