confused

• Beschreibt den Zustand, in dem jemand nicht klar denken oder etwas nicht verstehen kann; auch von Dingen, die unklar, wirr oder schwer zu durchschauen sind.

Describes a state of being unable to think clearly or understand something.

1. Unable to think clearlyA2formal

   Feeling or showing a lack of understanding or clarity of thought.

   Verwirrt

   • I was confused by the complicated instructions.
   • She looked confused when the teacher asked the question.
   • He felt confused after hearing the contradictory news.

   Synonymeaddledbaffledbefuddledbewildereddazeddisorientedfoggymuddledperplexedpuzzled

   Antonymeclearclearheadedcoherentcomposedlucid

2. Mixed up or disorderedB1formal

   In a state of disorder or disarray; not organized.

   Durcheinander

   • The papers on his desk were all confused and messy.
   • Her thoughts were confused after the long argument.
   • The timeline of events became confused in his memory.

   Synonymechaoticdisordereddisorganizedgarbledjumbledmessymuddledscrambledtangledtopsy-turvy

   Antonymeorderlyorganizedsystematic

3. Mistaken identityB1informal

   Unable to distinguish between two or more things or people.

   Verwechseln

   • I always get confused between the twins.
   • He confused the date of the meeting with the party.
   • She confused the two similar-looking streets.

   Synonymemixed-upmuddled

   Antonymecertaincleardiscriminatingdistinctsure

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden in Verwirrung zu bringen oder ihm das klare Verständnis einer Sache zu nehmen; auch Dinge unklar oder unübersichtlich machen.

A verb meaning to cause someone to become bewildered or unable to understand something clearly.

1. Cause misunderstandingB1formal

   To make someone unable to think clearly or understand something.

   Verwirren

   • The instructions confused many of the students.
   • His explanation only confused me more.
   • Don't confuse the issue with irrelevant details.

   Synonymebafflebefuddlebewilderconfoundflummoxmuddlemystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   Antonymeclarifyenlightenexplainilluminate

2. Mistake one thing for anotherB1formal

   To mix up two or more things or people in your mind.

   Verwechseln

   • I always confuse the twins with each other.
   • People often confuse Austria with Australia.
   • She confused the dates and arrived a day early.

   Synonymeconflateconfoundmix upmuddle

   Antonymedifferentiatediscriminatedistinguish