How Do You Spell CONFUSED?

Pronunciation: [kənfjˈuːzd] (IPA)

The word "confused" is spelled with a "c" followed by the letters "o", "n", "f", "u", "s", and "e", and ending with a "d". In terms of IPA phonetic transcription, it can be broken down into /kənˈfjuːzd/. The first syllable begins with the sound "k" and is followed by a schwa sound "--ən". The second syllable starts with the "f" sound, followed by the "y" sound as in "you" and ends with the "z" and "d" sounds. Overall, "confused" is fairly straightforward in terms of spelling and pronunciation.

CONFUSED Meaning and Definition

1. The term "confused" is an adjective that describes a state of being mentally disoriented or uncertain about something. When a person is confused, they experience a lack of clarity, understanding or coherence, often resulting from a combination of conflicting or perplexing information or circumstances.

   Confusion typically arises when an individual encounters complex or contradictory details that challenge their ability to make sense of a situation or concept. This state of confusion may manifest as a state of mental and emotional turmoil, making it difficult for the person to think logically or make sound decisions. They may feel bewildered, lost, or have a muddled perception of reality, as their understanding becomes clouded.

   Common symptoms of confusion can include a sense of being overwhelmed, an inability to concentrate, memory lapses, and a struggle to articulate one's thoughts. A confused person may display signs of agitation, frustration, or anxiety as they search for answers or attempt to regain mental clarity.

   The extent and duration of confusion can vary widely based on the individual and the circumstances contributing to their confused state. It is important to seek clarification or assistance when feelings of confusion persist, as it may indicate an underlying issue that requires attention, such as a cognitive impairment or a medical condition.

Top Common Misspellings for CONFUSED *

• confussed 55.1569506%
• cofused 6.7264573%
• confuesed 3.3632286%
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• confusd 1.7937219%
• confushed 1.5695067%
• confued 1.5695067%
• confised 1.1210762%
• confuised 0.8968609%
• cunfused 0.8968609%
• confusted 0.8968609%
• confusesed 0.6726457%
• confuesd 0.6726457%
• conused 0.6726457%
• confusied 0.4484304%
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• confaused 0.4484304%
• confusee 0.4484304%
• confuseed 0.4484304%
• confuss 0.2242152%
• convised 0.2242152%
• confusen 0.2242152%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for CONFUSED

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Etymology of CONFUSED

The word "confused" originated from the Latin verb "confundere", which is a combination of the prefix "con-" meaning "together" and the verb "fundere" meaning "to pour". In Latin, "confundere" referred to mixing or blending together different elements, and it later came to represent a state of disorder or lack of clarity. Over time, the word was adopted into Old French as "confus", and subsequently into Middle English as "confused", retaining its basic meaning of being in a muddled or bewildered state.

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Conjugate verb Confused

CONDITIONAL

I would confuse

we would confuse

you would confuse

he/she/it would confuse

they would confuse

FUTURE

I will confuse

we will confuse

you will confuse

he/she/it will confuse

they will confuse

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have confused

we will have confused

you will have confused

he/she/it will have confused

they will have confused

PAST

I confused

we confused

you confused

he/she/it confused

they confused

PAST PERFECT

I had confused

we had confused

you had confused

he/she/it had confused

they had confused

PRESENT

I confuse

we confuse

you confuse

he/she/it confuses

they confuse

PRESENT PERFECT

I have confused

we have confused

you have confused

he/she/it has confused

they have confused

I am confusing

we are confusing

you are confusing

he/she/it is confusing

they are confusing

I was confusing

we were confusing

you were confusing

he/she/it was confusing

they were confusing

I will be confusing

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he/she/it will be confusing

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I have been confusing

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