confusing
Translation
confusing, bewildering, puzzling
Examples
The instructions for the game are very confusing.
The instructions for the game are very confusing.
It was a confusing situation for everyone.
It was a confusing situation for everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) confusing to be difficult to understand The map is confusing.
a confusing ((noun)) a (noun) that is difficult to understand It was a confusing movie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: puzzling, bewildering, perplexing; Antonyms: clear, simple
Etymology
The present participle of the verb 'to confuse', used as an adjective to describe something that causes confusion.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending often describes the thing that causes a feeling (like a 'boring' film makes you feel 'bored'). A 'confusing' map makes you feel 'confused'.