- present participle of confuse.
confusing
Example Sentences
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You can see something similar in the body politic, when the sudden appearance of something new and confusing kicks societal defenses into overdrive.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Varnell will keep confusing Damon Wayans with his brothers; he’ll play pingpong with former basketball star Matt Barnes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Yet, just as quickly, blowback followed: generative AI flooded social media with confusing slop and copyright threats; AI efficiencies were blamed—fairly or not—for job cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The minimalist design gives vehicles a "sleek look and reduces wind drag" but can be confusing to use, car industry analyst Stephen Dyer from consultancy AlixPartners told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
“That’s my other mom. Laura I call Mom. And Miriam I call Mim. It’s a little confusing, I know.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
