English adjective: confusing | |||
| 1. | confusing causing confusion or disorientation | ||
| Samples | A confusing jumble of road signs. Being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child. | ||
| Similar | disorienting | ||
| Antonyms | orientating, orienting | ||
| 2. | confusing lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity | ||
| Samples | Sent confusing signals to Iraq. Perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it. A puzzling statement. | ||
| Synonyms | perplexing, puzzling | ||
| Similar | unclear | ||
| Antonyms | clear | ||