noun

 

not understand when people do not understand what is happening or what they should do

There was a lot of confusion about what was actually going on.

 

thought a feeling of not being able to think clearly

He could see the confusion on Marion's face.

 

between similar things when you think that one person or thing is another

To avoid confusion, the twins never wore the same clothes.

 

situation a situation which is confusing because there is a lot of noise and activity

In the confusion, several prisoners tried to escape.