Confused Definition
confused
adjective
- perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment; "obviously bemused by his questions"; "bewildered and confused"; "a cloudy and confounded philosopher"; "just a mixed-up kid"; "she felt lost on the first day of school"
- lacking orderly continuity; "a confused set of instructions"; "a confused dream about the end of the world"; "disconnected fragments of a story"; "scattered thoughts"
- having lost your bearings; confused as to time or place or personal identity; "I frequently find myself disoriented when I come up out of the subway"; "the anesthetic left her completely disoriented"
- thrown into a state of disarray or confusion; "troops fleeing in broken ranks"; "a confused mass of papers on the desk"; "the small disordered room"; "with everything so upset"
- mentally confused; unable to think with clarity or act intelligently; "the flood of questions left her bewildered and confused"
"Confused" in song lyrics
See how confused is used in real songs:
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"got me confused"
1200 Techniques f/ Rashad Houghton — Fork in the Road -
"Please, get off the convoy, I think you're confused"
Above the Law f/ Dr. Dre — Living Like Hustlers -
"I'm confused"
Ali Vegas — Confused
Words that rhyme with confused
Usage tips for "confused"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "confused" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for confused to find words that pair well.