How to Use "Confusion" with Example Sentences

confusion (n): the state of not understanding clearly or not knowing what to do

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Used with adjectives:

"The loss of power caused complete confusion."
(complete, total, great)

"There was mild confusion as to what bus to take."
(mild, slight)

"Confusion between the twins is understandable."
(understandable)

"There was general confusion after the earthquake."
(general, mass, widespread)

"The initial confusion went away."
(initial)

Used with verbs:

"He labeled all of the boxes to avoid any confusion."
(avoid, prevent)

"Her unnecessary actions caused confusion."
(caused, created, led to, resulted in)

"How can we clarify the confusion?"
(clarify, clear up)

"I can sense your confusion."
(sense)

Used with prepositions:

"She looked at the sign in confusion."
(in)

"There is confusion over the assignment."
(about, over, regarding, with)

"There is confusion among the groups."
(among, between)