CONFUSION
confusion, mix-up
(noun) a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; “he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw”
confusion
(noun) an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended; “the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel”
confusion, mental confusion, confusedness, muddiness, disarray
(noun) a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; “a confusion of impressions”
confusion, discombobulation
(noun) a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
confusion
(noun) disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably; “the army retreated in confusion”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
confusion (usually uncountable, plural confusions)
A lack of clarity or order.
The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
(archaic) A state of shame or embarrassment.
Synonyms
• (lack of clarity or order): discombobulation
• (state of being confused): bewilderment, disarray
Antonyms
• (lack of clarity or order): clarity
• (misunderstanding): distinction
Source: Wiktionary
Con*fu"sion, n. [F. confusion, L. confusio.]
1. The state of being mixed or blended so as to produce indistinctness or error; indistinct combination; disorder; tumult.
The confusion of thought to which the Aristotelians were liable. Whewell.
Moody beggars starving for a time Of pellmell havoc and confusion. Shak.
2. The state of being abashed or disconcerted; loss self-possession; perturbation; shame.
Confusion dwelt in every face And fear in every heart. Spectator.
3. Overthrow; defeat; ruin.
Ruin seize thee, ruthless king, Confusion on thy banners wait. Gray.
4. One who confuses; a confounder. [Obs.] Chapmen.
Confusion of goods (Law), the intermixture of the goods of two or more persons, so that their respective portions can no longer be distinguished. Blackstone. Bouvier.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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