confusing
Meaning
The term "confusing" describes something that is difficult to understand or causes uncertainty due to its complexity or ambiguity.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "confusing" with "confused," which describes a person's state rather than the quality of something.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
read
the
new
train
timetable
this
morning
,
but
the
changes
were
confusing
because
the
same
service
appeared
at
different
times
on
different
pages
.
I
asked
a
colleague
at
the
station
to
explain
the
lines
,
and
she
pointed
out
the
main
updates
on
the
notice
board
.
Still
unsure
,
I
checked
the
official
website
and
compared
the
printed
timetable
with
the
online
version
.
When
I
found
a
small
note
about
weekend
services
,
I
finally
understood
the
pattern
and
felt
relieved
.
Before
I
travel
,
I
will
double
-
check
the
times
to
avoid
any
mistakes
.
Common Phrases
confusing situation
confusing instructions
confusing message
Synonyms
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