/kɔ̃.fy/
Translation
confused, muddled; embarrassed
Word origin
From Latin confusus, the past participle of confundere ('to pour together'). English 'confused' and 'confound' come from the same verb.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- confusus
- English cognates
- confused, confound
Grammar
Examples
, j' .
I am terribly sorry, I have forgotten your name.
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His explanations are muddled.
l' l'.
Her mind was confused after the accident.
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A confused noise rose from the street.
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The witness is still hazy about the details.
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