confusion · noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/
Word family
Nouns: confusion
Adjectives: confused, confusing
Verbs: confuse
confusion (NOT UNDERSTAND)
B2 C or U when people do not understand what is happening, what they should do or who someone or something is
Dictionary example:
There seems to be some confusion about/over who is actually giving the talk.
Learner example:
This caused some confusion because the courses were not completely prepared. (First Certificate in English; B2; Polish)
confusion (SITUATION)
B2 U a situation, often with a lot of activity and noise, in which people do not know what to do
Dictionary example:
In the confusion after the bomb blast, I lost my bag.
Learner example:
In the confusion someone pushed her against the wall and she hurt her shoulder. (First Certificate in English; B2; Portuguese)
confusion (THOUGHT)
B2 U a feeling of not being able to think clearly
Dictionary example:
He could see the confusion on Marion's face.
Learner example:
Then I thought he recogni[z]ed my confusion; therefore, he opened the box, picking up something from [it]. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)
