Basic

confusion

/kənˈfjuːʒən/

con · fu · sion kən · ˈfjuː · ʒən

English Definition

n. a state of being unclear or not understood

中文释义

混乱，困惑

Significado en Español

confusión

한국어 뜻

혼란, 혼동

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự bối rối, sự lộn xộn

Example Sentence

There was some confusion about the schedule.

关于日程安排存在一些混乱。

Synonyms

bewilderment chaos disorder

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “confusion”:

A certainty
B bewilderment
C clarity
D order

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B — bewilderment. “confusion” means n. a state of being unclear or not understood

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There was great ______ when the lights suddenly went out in the theater.

A order
B confusion
C calm
D clarity

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B — confusion. “confusion” means n. a state of being unclear or not understood

Common questions about “confusion”

What does “confusion” mean?

confusion — n. a state of being unclear or not understood. In Chinese: 混乱，困惑.

How do you pronounce “confusion”?

confusion is pronounced /kənˈfjuːʒən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · fu · sion.

How do you use “confusion” in a sentence?

There was some confusion about the schedule. (关于日程安排存在一些混乱。)

What are synonyms for “confusion”?

bewilderment, chaos, disorder — all close in meaning to confusion (n. a state of being unclear or not understood).

Is “confusion” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. confusion appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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