Meaning & use
unconfused
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Meaning
adjectivenot comparable
Not feeling or showing confusion; clear in mind or understanding.
Grammar: Used after linking verbs like be, seem, remain, or before a noun: 'He stayed unconfused.'
Patterns
- be unconfused about something
- remain unconfused
- unconfused by something
Despite the confusing instructions, she remained unconfused about what to do next.
He looked unconfused and answered every question with confidence.
Common combinations
- remain unconfused
- Even after the sudden change of plans, he remained unconfused.
- unconfused about
- The students were unconfused about the new schedule.
- completely unconfused
- She was completely unconfused by the technical jargon.
- unconfused by
- The audience seemed unconfused by the speaker's accent.
Synonyms and how they differ
- clear-headed
- Focuses on the ability to think clearly, especially in difficult situations, rather than simply not being confused.
- lucid
- Often used for thoughts or explanations that are easy to understand, not for a person's state of mind.
Opposites
Word family
Commonly confused: unconfused or confused?
unconfused vs confused
The opposite meaning; 'confused' means unable to understand, while 'unconfused' means not confused. The prefix 'un-' changes the meaning.
Practice
Choose the correct word: After the teacher explained the problem again, the students felt ______.
Choose one answer.
'Unconfused' means not confused, which fits the context of understanding after an explanation. 'Confused' would mean the opposite, 'confusing' describes something that causes confusion, and 'confuse' is a verb.
Make it your own
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