Confusion Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Confusion

Meaning 1 : a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused

    Synonyms : discombobulation
Meaning 2 : a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior

    Example : a confusion of impressions

    Synonyms : confusedness,  disarray,  mental confusion,  muddiness
Meaning 3 : a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another

    Example : he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw

    Synonyms : mix-up
Meaning 4 : an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended

    Example : the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel

Meaning 5 : disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

    Example : the army retreated in confusion