confusion
UK: kənˈfjuːʒən | US: kənˈfjuːʒən
n. a state of uncertainty or lack of clarity
n. a situation of disorder or chaos
n. the act of mistaking one thing for another
confusion = con<together> + fus<pour> + ion<noun suffix>
- con<together>: From Latin con-, meaning "together" or "completely."
- fus<pour>: From Latin fundere, meaning "to pour" or "to melt."
- ion<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns indicating an action or state.
Etymology Origin:
The word confusion originates from Latin confusio, derived from confundere ("to pour together, mix, or mingle"). The metaphor of "pouring together" evolved to signify a blending or disorderly mixing of ideas, leading to its modern meanings of mental uncertainty or physical chaos. The root fus (as in fuse or diffuse) retains its liquid imagery, reflecting the word's conceptual flow from literal mixing to abstract disarray.
The sudden change in plans caused great confusion among the team.
Her explanation only added to my confusion about the topic.
The room was in complete confusion after the party.
He stared at the map in confusion, unable to find his location.
Mislabeling the files led to unnecessary confusion.