the act of confusing.

the state of being confused.

disorder; upheaval; tumult; chaos

The army retreated in confusion.

lack of clearness or distinctness

a confusion in his mind between right and wrong.

perplexity; bewilderment

The more difficult questions left us in complete confusion.

embarrassment or abashment

He blushed in confusion.

Psychiatry . a disturbed mental state; disorientation.

Archaic . defeat, overthrow, or ruin.

adjective

addled , addlepated , confounded , muddle-headed , perplexed , turbid