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Confusingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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confusingly

 

[ kənˈfjuːzɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an action or situation that is difficult to understand or causes confusion

In a manner that is difficult to understand or causes confusion. Something that is done in a way that is not clear or causes uncertainty.

Synonyms

ambiguously, bewilderingly, puzzlingly, unclearly

Examples of usage

  • She explained the directions confusingly, leaving us all unsure of what to do next.
  • The instructions were written confusingly, making it hard for us to follow.

Translations

Translations of the word "confusingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de forma confusa

🇮🇳 भ्रामक रूप से

🇩🇪 verwirrend

🇮🇩 membingungkan

🇺🇦 заплутано

🇵🇱 dezorientująco

🇯🇵 混乱して

🇫🇷 de manière confuse

🇪🇸 confusamente

🇹🇷 kafa karıştırıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 혼란스럽게

🇸🇦 بشكل مربك

🇨🇿 zmateně

🇸🇰 mätúco

🇨🇳 令人困惑地

🇸🇮 zmedeno

🇮🇸 ruglingslega

🇰🇿 шатастырып

🇬🇪 დაბნეულად

🇦🇿 çaşdırıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 confusamente

Etymology

The word 'confusingly' is derived from the verb 'confuse' which comes from the Latin word 'confundere', meaning 'to mingle together, mix, or bring into disorder'. Over time, 'confusingly' evolved to describe actions or situations that are difficult to understand or cause confusion.

See also: confused, confusedly, confusing, confusion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,906, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.