Confuse

Pronunciation: /kənˈfjuz/

Definitions of confuse

verb to make someone uncertain or unable to understand something

Example Sentences

A1 I confuse my keys with my roommate's keys all the time.

A2 The new math concept confuses me, but I'm trying to understand it.

B1 The instructions were so unclear that they confused everyone in the class.

B2 Her sudden change in behavior really confused me; I didn't know what to think.

C1 The complex legal jargon in the contract confused even the experienced lawyers.

C2 The conflicting information from different sources confused the investigators during the case.

Examples of confuse in a Sentence

formal The complex instructions may confuse some of the new employees.

informal I'm sorry, I didn't mean to confuse you with all the details.

slang I was totally confused by his explanation, it made no sense.

figurative Her mixed signals really confuse me about where our relationship stands.

Grammatical Forms of confuse

• past tense: confused
• plural: confuses
• comparative: more confused
• superlative: most confused
• present tense: confuse
• future tense: will confuse
• perfect tense: have confused
• continuous tense: is confusing
• singular: confuse
• positive degree: confused
• infinitive: to confuse
• gerund: confusing
• participle: confusing

Origin and Evolution of confuse

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'confuse' originated from the Latin word 'confusus', which means to mix together or mingle.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'confuse' has evolved to encompass the idea of causing someone to be bewildered or perplexed, rather than just mixing things together.