confused — unable to think clearly; bewildered
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unable to think clearly; bewildered
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfjuːzd/
Korean meaning: 혼란스러운, 당황한, 헷갈리는
Korean pronunciation: 컨**퓨**즈드
Example Sentences
- My grandmother gets confused when trying to use smartphones - she once tried to hang up by closing the flip cover on an iPhone.
- The student looked confused when the professor explained quantum physics using dance moves.
- I'm confused about the company's new policy regarding remote work.
confused
ADJECTIVE//kənˈfjuːzd//
unable to think clearly; bewildered
The tourist looked completely confused while staring at the subway map.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'confusus'에서 유래. 'con-(함께)'과 'fundere(붓다)'가 합쳐져 '함께 섞어 붓다'는 의미에서 '혼란스럽다'로 발전
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📝Examples
“My grandmother gets confused when trying to use smartphones - she once tried to hang up by closing the flip cover on an iPhone.”
“The student looked confused when the professor explained quantum physics using dance moves.”
“I'm confused about the company's new policy regarding remote work.”
“The GPS gave confused directions, telling us to turn left into a lake.”
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