Confusion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Confusion ( noun )

1. The state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something.
2. A state of disorder or disarrangement.
3. An error in the name of a person or place in a document or record.

Origin:

From middle english confusion, from latin confusiō, confusiōnem, from confundō ("i confuse").

Examples:

1. The confusion on the battlefield made it difficult for the soldiers to identify their targets.
2. The merger caused confusion among the employees as they were unsure of their roles in the new company.
3. The name mix-up led to confusion when trying to contact the correct person.
4. The new policy caused confusion among customers.
5. The traffic was in confusion as the accident caused all lanes to be blocked.

(As a verb)

Confusion ( verb )

1. The state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something.
2. A state of disorder or disarrangement.
3. An error in the name of a person or place in a document or record.

Origin:

From middle english confusion, from latin confusiō, confusiōnem, from confundō ("i confuse").

Examples:

1. The confusion on the battlefield made it difficult for the soldiers to identify their targets.
2. The merger caused confusion among the employees as they were unsure of their roles in the new company.
3. The name mix-up led to confusion when trying to contact the correct person.
4. The new policy caused confusion among customers.
5. The traffic was in confusion as the accident caused all lanes to be blocked.