Confusing

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

difficult to understand; causing bewilderment or perplexity

Etymology

from Latin confusus, past participle of confundere 'to pour together, mix up', from con- 'together' + fundere 'to pour'

Kelly Says

The word literally means 'poured together' - imagine trying to separate different liquids that have been mixed! That's exactly how your brain feels when something is confusing.

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