confusion

IPA(Pronunciation)

/kənˈfjuːʒən/

Noun

uncountable usually archaic

A lack of clarity or order. / The state of being confused; misunderstanding. / The act of mistaking one thing for another or conflating distinct things. / Lack of understanding due to dementia.

Japanese Meaning

明瞭さや秩序の欠如、混乱状態 / 当惑、混乱または誤解した状態 / 物事を取り違える行為、または異なるものを混同すること / 認知症などによる理解不足

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There was widespread confusion at the airport after the flight cancellations left passengers uncertain about where to go.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

フライトの欠航が相次ぎ、乗客がどこに行けばよいかわからなくなったため、空港では広範な混乱が生じていた。

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Sense（1）

A lack of clarity or order.

Sense（2）

The state of being confused; misunderstanding.

Sense（3）

The act of mistaking one thing for another or conflating distinct things.

The confusion of sexual orientation and gender identity leads to discrimination and stereotyping.

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Sense（4）

Lack of understanding due to dementia.

Sense（5）

(archaic) A state of shame or embarrassment.

Lady Bellaston fixed her eyes on Sophia whilst she spoke these words. To which that poor young lady, having her face overspread with blushes and confusion, answered, in a stammering voice […]

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confusions

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