Confusion - translation, pronunciation and examples
confusion
lack of clarity
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When to use confusion
испытывать растерянность
растерянность и сомнение
растерянность с направлениями
растерянность из-за деталей
растерянность на уроке
confusion usage examples
Он почувствовал растерянность, когда поезд поехал в другую сторону.
He felt confusion when the train went the wrong way.
Новые правила вызвали растерянность в команде.
The new rules caused confusion among the team.
Similar words
general term for lack of clarity or being bewildered
a stronger, more emotional form of confusion or disorientation
a sense of being completely puzzled, often implying inability to explain or understand
a state of agitation or nervous confusion, often short-lived and caused by pressure
social discomfort or shame; often includes awkwardness rather than pure confusion
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confusion synonyms
What's the difference between confusion / bewilderment / bafflement / fluster / embarrassment / disorientation
general term for lack of clarity or being bewildered
There was confusion over the new timetable.
Возникла путаница с новым расписанием.
a stronger, more emotional form of confusion or disorientation
He stared in bewilderment at the strange device.
Он в изумлении уставился на странное устройство.
a sense of being completely puzzled, often implying inability to explain or understand
The sudden change left him in bafflement.
Внезапное изменение привело его в недоумение.
a state of agitation or nervous confusion, often short-lived and caused by pressure
She got into a fluster when the interview started late.
Она растерялась, когда интервью началось с опозданием.
social discomfort or shame; often includes awkwardness rather than pure confusion
She felt embarrassment when she forgot his name.
Ей стало стыдно, когда она забыла его имя.
loss of orientation (physical, temporal, or cognitive); can be literal or figurative
After the long flight she felt a little disorientation.
После долгого перелёта она почувствовала небольшую дезориентацию.
a strong feeling of shock and dismay; more about alarm than mere confusion
The announcement caused consternation among the staff.
Это объявление вызвало смятение среди персонала.
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How to pronounce confusion and what this word means
confusion translation: растерянность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce confusion
/kənˈfjuːʒən/
confusion translation
растерянность
confusion examples
He felt confusion when the train went the wrong way.
confusion transcription
/kənˈfjuːʒən/, /kənˈfjuːʒən/
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Questions about this word
confusion meaning: what does it mean?
lack of clarity
confusion pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
confusion is pronounced as /kənˈfjuːʒən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
confusion definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He felt confusion when the train went the wrong way. Translation: Он почувствовал растерянность, когда поезд поехал в другую сторону.
Is confusion part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?
Yes, confusion (растерянность) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is confusion part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, confusion (растерянность) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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