noun
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
Examples
- the army retreated in confusion
noun
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
Synonyms
Examples
- a confusion of impressions
noun
a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
Synonyms
discombobulation
noun
an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended
Examples
- the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel
noun
a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
Synonyms
mix-up
Examples
- he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw