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Confusion vs Muddled - What's the difference?

confusion | muddled |

As a noun confusion

is confusion.

As an adjective muddled is

confused, disorganised, in disarray.

As a verb muddled is

(muddle).

confusion

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A lack of clarity or order.
  • The state of being confused; misunderstanding.
  • (obsolete) disgrace, shame

    • Synonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) discombobulation * (state of being confused) bewilderment, disarray

    Antonyms

    * (lack of clarity or order) clarity * (misunderstanding) distinction

    muddled

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Confused, disorganised, in disarray.
  • * {{quote-news
    • , year=2011 , date=June 4 , author=Phil McNulty , title=England 2 - 2 Switzerland , work=BBC citation , page= , passage=The selection of James Milner ahead of Young was the product of muddled thinking and the absence of Peter Crouch - with 22 goals in 42 England appearances - from even the substitutes' bench was also a surprise.}}

    Related terms

    * muddle

    Verb

    (head)
  • (muddle)