Emotions / A2

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Confused describes how you feel when you do not understand: I am confused, a confused look, get confused. Confusing describes the thing that causes it: a confusing map. Confuse is the verb. Mix-up: confuse two words. If you are lost in a place, you may also feel lost, which is more about location.

Meaning

Unable to think clearly or understand something.

Examples

• “I felt confused by the new timetable.”
• “Students looked confused after the new rule.”
• “I get confused when two teachers give different dates.”

Good to know

I am confused. The thing: confusing. Verb: confuse. Contrast: lost (place).

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