confusedness

Meanings

• noun

  A state of perplexity or uncertainty; being unable to think clearly or make decisions.

  - "Despite extensive research, scientists remain in a state of confusedness regarding the cause of this disease."
  - "The confusedness of the students was palpable during the exam."

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Rhymes

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dazedness , mazedness , maze-ness

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Variants

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confused , confusedly , confusedness , confusednesses

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Etymology

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From Old French confondre 'to mix up, confuse', from confondre 'to combine, merge', from com- 'together' + fondre 'to melt, pour'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'confusedness' contains the longest substring of letters in alphabetical order (facetiously): 'fusednessof'.

2. In the 1950s, a popular advertising campaign for a brand of laundry detergent was named 'Confusion', which encouraged consumers to switch brands due to their confusion about which detergent worked best.

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Related Concepts

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1. perplexity: A feeling of being puzzled or baffled, often leading to confusion.

2. uncertainty: A state of doubt or lack of clarity, often resulting in confusion.

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Culture

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In literature, 'confusedness' is often used to depict characters who are lost, unsure of their place in the world, or struggling with complex emotions.

How to Memorize "confusedness"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a crowded room where everyone is speaking at once, and you are trying to make sense of the conversation. This is what it feels like to be in a state of confusedness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'confusedness' with a maze or labyrinth, as both represent a complex and disorienting environment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym C-O-N-F-U-S-E-D: Can't Organize New Facts Under Simple Explanations and Decide.

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