adj
confusing
kuhn-FYOO-zihng
adj
1
Difficult to understand because it lacks clarity or order.
"The instructions on the form were confusing and badly worded."
How to Use Confusing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething is confusing when it makes people go "wait, what?"
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Confusing describes the thing causing the puzzlement; confused describes the person feeling puzzled.
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The instructions on the form were _____ and badly worded.