Noun Definition

confusion

1.Definition: a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

Related Noun(s):discombobulation

Category: Feelings

2.Definition: a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

"A confusion of impressions"

Related Noun(s):confusedness, disarray, muddiness

Category: General

3.Definition: a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

"He changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"

Category: General

4.Definition: an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended

"The confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel"

Category: General

5.Definition: disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

"The army retreated in confusion"

Category: General