3 Answers. “
Confused with
“, is generally used when you fail to distinguish/ mistake one for an other. For example, ‘I always confuse Tanya with her sister’. On the other hand, “Confused about” is used when ‘confuse’ is given it’s literal meaning.
Is it confused with or confused for?
Confuse with is more
common in all registers
, but especially in casual speech, confuse with is the usual choice. This seems to confirm that confuse for is not generally used in British English. The condition can sometimes be confused for influenza. I sometimes confuse Jane with her sister.
What preposition is used with confused?
More often, the choice of which preposition to use is
idiomatic
. That is, speakers use a particular preposition with a certain word because its use has been established by custom. From time to time, the established preposition is replaced by another.
How do you use the word confused in a sentence?
- For a moment he looked confused , and then turned away. …
- Sarah seemed confused as well. …
- He became confused in his speech and stopped in the middle of what he was saying. …
- Darcie looked confused as she smiled graciously. …
- We were just two confused playmates. …
- His words confused her.
What is going on Confused?
Confusion is a symptom that
makes you feel as if you can’t think clearly
. You might feel disoriented and have a hard time focusing or making decisions. Confusion is also referred to as disorientation. In its extreme state, it’s referred to as delirium.
How do you use confusion in English?
There is still some confusion as
to
the time of the meeting. There is a great deal of confusion about how the system works. the anxieties and confusions of teenage life He stared in confusion and disbelief. There was total confusion when the truck hit the restaurant.
How do you say I am confused in English?
- befuddled.
- bewildered.
- dazed.
- distracted.
- muddled.
- perplexed.
- perturbed.
- puzzled.
What is an example of confused?
The definition of confused is a person who cannot think clearly, or is something that is jumbled or without order.
If you are sitting in a math class and don’t understand math at all
, this is an example of when you would be described as confused.
What do you mean I’m confused?
“I am confused” means “
I do not understand
.” From The Free Dictionary: confused [kənˈfjuːzd] adj. feeling or exhibiting an inability to understand; bewildered; perplexed.
Why would someone suddenly become confused?
a lack of oxygen in the blood (hypoxia)
– the cause could be anything from a severe asthma attack to a problem with the lungs or heart. an infection anywhere in the body, especially in elderly people. a stroke or TIA (‘mini stroke’) a low blood sugar level (hypoglycaemia)
How do I get rid of my confused mind?
- Accept where you are. Accept the fog, accept the confusion and accept the feelings of “stuckness.” Sometimes you get stuck because you are meant to be stuck. …
- Take a deep breath. …
- Focus on what you know. …
- Be patient.
Why am I so confused about what I want?
One reason we like to stay confused is
because we don’t want to take responsibility for making decisions
. We’re terrified of how we will think and feel if we decide something and feel it was the wrong choice later. Another reason we stay confused is we’re giving future circumstances the power to create our feelings.
What kind of word is confusion?
A lack of clarity or order. The state of being confused; not understanding.
Is Confused an emotion?
An emotion associated with conflicting and contrary information
, such as when people appraise an event as unfamiliar and as hard to understand. Confusion motivates people to work through the perplexing information and thus fosters deeper learning.
What is the similar word of confusion?
- bafflement,
- bamboozlement,
- befuddlement,
- bemusement,
- bewilderedness,
- bewilderment,
- confusedness,
- discombobulation,
