Meaning & use
Confusion
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A state of being bewildered or unclear about something; a lack of understanding, or a disorderly, chaotic situation.
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The last-minute change to the schedule caused confusion among the staff.
There was a moment of confusion at the airport when two passengers had the same name.
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Comes from Latin 'confundere,' meaning to pour together or mix up, capturing the sense of things being jumbled.
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