confusion

noun

The state of being confused; misunderstanding.

A lack of clarity or order.

The act of mistaking one thing for another or conflating distinct things.

Lack of understanding due to dementia.

(collective) A group of wildebeest.

(archaic) A state of shame or embarrassment.

Roots

fundofus- · Latin · pour

Words related to confusion

confusednessn muddinessn garboiln confusingadj confusedadj consternationn bobberyadj uproarn disquietn bemusementn turbidlyadv mayhemn kerfufflen discordn indistinctnessn

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Where does confusion come from?

The word confusion breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root fus-, from Latin fundo (“pour”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.