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Noun · B2 · rare

растерянность

Translation of растерянность

confusion

Russian word in Latin letters: rasteryannost

Meaning of растерянность

Russian

состояние, когда не можешь ясно думать и понимать

English

state of being unable to think clearly or understand

confusion

Pronunciation

Russian · Male
[rɐˈsʲtʲerʲɪnːəsʲtʲ]
Russian · Female

Traps and common mistakes

Растерянность or путаница?

путаница

путаница = a mix-up of things or facts

Don't mix them up. A mix-up with dates or tickets — путаница; a confused state of mind — растерянность.

С билетами вышла путаница.

There was a mix-up with the tickets.

Она стояла в полной растерянности.

She stood there completely confused.

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  1. I saw confusion on his face.

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    Я увидел растерянность на его лице.

  2. The new rules caused confusion among the team.

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    Новые правила вызвали растерянность в команде.

растерянность synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between растерянность, замешательство, and недоумение

З
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замешательство

Brief confusion, being thrown off balance.

Н
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недоумение

Puzzlement: not understanding why.

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растерянность belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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растерянность meaning: what does it mean?

state of being unable to think clearly or understand

растерянность pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

растерянность is pronounced as [rɐˈsʲtʲerʲɪnːəsʲtʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

растерянность definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

I saw confusion on his face. Translation: Я увидел растерянность на его лице.

Is растерянность part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, растерянность (confusion) can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is растерянность part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, растерянность (confusion) 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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