confused
/kənˈfjuːzd/
adjective
Not understanding what is happening
“She looked confused by the directions.”
מבולבל
Confused is a adjective in the feelings & emotions category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "Not understanding what is happening" In Hebrew, confused translates to מבולבל.
Example Sentences
- She had a confused look on her face when the instructions changed.
- He was confused by the new math problem and asked for help.
- Feeling confused is the first step to learning something new!
Did You Know? When you feel confused, your brain is actually working very hard to find patterns and make connections. Scientists say that a moderate amount of confusion helps people learn better because it motivates them to seek answers. The word "confused" comes from a Latin word meaning "poured together" — like mixed-up liquids.
Common Word Combinations
feel confusedlook confusedtotally confusedconfused face
Related Words
puzzledlostunsuremuddled
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