confusion 2
noundomain: thinking
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
Examples
- 1.a confusion of impressions
Hypernym
the state of a person's cognitive processes
EnglishDerivationally related form
confuse 2
verb
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
Hyponym
disorientation 2
noun
confusion (usually transient) about where you are and how to proceed; uncertainty as to direction
distraction 1
noun
mental turmoil
daze 2
noun
confusion characterized by lack of clarity
half-cock 1
noun
confusion resulting from lack of preparation
jamais vu 1
noun
the experience of being unfamiliar with a person or situation that is actually very familiar; associated with certain types of epilepsy
