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Astonishing vs Confusing - What's the difference?

astonishing | confusing | Synonyms |

Astonishing is a synonym of confusing.


As adjectives the difference between astonishing and confusing

is that astonishing is causing astonishment in; causing to be astonished while confusing is difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic etc.

As verbs the difference between astonishing and confusing

is that astonishing is while confusing is .

astonishing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Causing astonishment in; causing to be astonished.

    • Verb

    (head)

    • confusing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • difficult to understand; not clear as lacking order, chaotic etc
    • Several sections in that book are really confusing .

    Related terms

    * confuse * confused * confusion

    Verb

    (head)