Confusing

//kənˈfjuːzɪŋ//

Word Type

Adjective

Verb

Adjective

The word "confusing" can be used as adjective, verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

confusingly confusingness more confusing than a Rubik's cube

Inflected/Variant Forms

Type Of (IsA)

Related Terms

confuse confused confusion flustered uncertain

Related Terms

chaotic confuse confused confusion

Similar Terms

disorienting disorienting unclear

Synonym Network

misleading mistakable muddlesome perplexing

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