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[tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#m3) ### In the lessons In school it names the moment you do not understand yet, which is normal and a sign to ask a question. In stories it shows a character is lost or puzzled, or that a crowd is in disorder. In safety talk, confusion after a bump on the head can be a warning sign. Phrases: «in confusion», «cause confusion», «to avoid confusion», «there was some confusion about», «in all the confusion». ### Examples - There was some confusion about the time of the match. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x1) - She stared at the map in confusion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x2) - To avoid confusion, write your name on your lunch box. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x3) - In all the confusion, I left my coat on the bus. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x4) - The two words sound the same, which causes confusion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x5) - After he hit his head, his confusion worried the coach. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x6) - The fire drill ended in noise and confusion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x7) - Ask your teacher if the question fills you with confusion. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x8) - The confusion spread wider and wider. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/#x9) ### Note Usually uncountable: «a lot of confusion», not «many confusions». It comes from the verb «confuse» and the adjective «confused» (how you feel) or «confusing» (what makes you feel it). Sudden confusion after an injury or in an older person is a reason to tell an adult. In a maths problem it does not stand for a number; it only tells that something in the story was unclear. ## In Jewish tradition In the Psalms and Proverbs, confusion means shame or disgrace, as when a face is covered. It can also mean foolishness, as of one who answers before he hears. **Interpretation.** Tradition reads the psalmist's confusion as the shame he bears for God's sake. Sefer Yetzirah warns that letters and parts must not be mixed up. ### Examples - It is necessary to avoid confusion between these letters ; different authors translate them in different manners. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/confusion/#x1) - A separate consideration of the several parts should follow this general grasp of the subject, else much confusion may result. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/confusion/#x2) - Because for Thy sake I have borne reproach; confusion hath covered my face. (Writings PSA.69.8, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/confusion/#x3) - He that giveth answer before he heareth, it is folly and confusion unto him. (Writings PRO.18.13, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/confusion/#x4) - Thou knowest my reproach, and my shame, and my confusion; mine adversaries are all before Thee. (Writings PSA.69.20, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/confusion/#x5) ### Note Usually uncountable: «a lot of confusion», not «many confusions». It comes from the verb «confuse» and the adjective «confused» (how you feel) or «confusing» (what makes you feel it). Sudden confusion after an injury or in an older person is a reason to tell an adult. In a maths problem it does not stand for a number; it only tells that something in the story was unclear. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «confusion» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/C/confusion/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«confusion» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/confusion.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «confusion» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/C/confusion/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«confusion» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/confusion.html) on Mova free.