Confusion

9 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A state of uncertainty or bewilderment, lacking clarity or understanding. A situation where things are mixed up or indistinguishable.

“The complex instructions caused widespread confusion among the participants.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/kənˈfjuːʒən/

Syllables

con·fu·sion

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Synonyms

bewildermentperplexitydisorder chaos

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains 'sion' suffix and four vowels; watch for the common noun ending

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Scrabble

Worth 14 points; the 'f' and multiple vowels allow for strategic placement

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “confusion”.

fusion unions cions coifs coins conin conns connu conus coofs cosin cuifs cunni ficus finns focus foins funic funis icons incus infos ninos nonic

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