confusion
Example Sentences
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Bühler’s early 20th experiments showed that complex problems were often solved by a sudden shift in thought—the Aha! moment—that dissolved confusion into reality.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
This confusion shapes how we imagine time in fiction and pop science.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Confronted with the truth, I felt rage, confusion, shock and shame.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
This potentially traumatic subplot is the closest “Renoir” gets to traditional suspense, but even here Hayakawa adopts a muted approach, sidestepping shock value for bittersweet commentary about young people’s confusion around love.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
My face must have reflected the confusion that I felt, because Serina rolled her eyes at her brother and smiled at us.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing confusion
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act IV
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"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 4
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Part 1 Vocabulary (Unit 3)
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