Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Someone who is unable to think clearly because they are unsure of their situation or surroundings.
Confused
/kənˈfjuːzd/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
That all makes sense,' I admitted, 'but I still feel confused.
At first, he felt confused and perplexed.
I exclaimed, very confused.
Etymology:
The word confused originated from the Middle English term confusen, stemming from the Old French confus, which evolved from the Latin confusus. Confusus means thoroughly mixed, from the Latin verb confundere (con- meaning together and fundere meaning to pour).
Usage Statistics:
150 mentions per 1 million words 
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