confusion
Translation
confusion, muddle, bewilderment
Examples
There was some confusion about the meeting time.
There was some confusion about the meeting time.
He looked at me in confusion.
He looked at me in confusion.
The confusion of papers on his desk was huge.
The confusion of papers on his desk was huge.
Grammar Patterns
((about/over sth.)) confusion about/over (sth.) There was confusion about the dates.
((in confusion)) in a state of confusion He stared in confusion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bewilderment, muddle, disorder; Antonyms: clarity, order
Etymology
From Latin 'confundere' (to pour together). 'con-' (together) + 'fundere' (to pour), indicating a state of being mixed up.
Memory Tips
Think of 'con-' (together) and 'fuse' (to blend). When too many ideas 'fuse' together in your mind, it leads to confusion.