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I am confused vs I confused

The correct phrase is "I am confused." The verb "confused" needs to be in the past participle form and paired with the auxiliary verb "am" to form the present tense. "I confused" is incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb. It might be okay with more words added to the sentence, but by itself it is incorrect.
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I am confused

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a current state of confusion. The verb "confused" is in the past participle form and is paired with the auxiliary verb "am" to form the present tense.

Examples:

  • I am confused about the instructions.
  • She is confused about the schedule.
  • They are confused about the project.
  • He is confused about the decision.
  • We are confused about the situation.

I confused

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • I manipulated her, I confused her... but she's loved you all her life.
  • Well, if I confused you, I'm sorry
  • Pardon, I confused your door with another one.
  • Were you watching the night I confused Gorbachev with Baryshnikov?
  • But I think I confused it with something else.
  • I was drunk, and I confused your phone number with someone else's.
  • I confused them with my chatter!
  • That I confused my feelings with the truth
  • That my paperwork may have been a little sloppy, and as a result, I confused myself on some things.
  • Turns out, I confused it with St. Patrick's Day.
  • That's back when I confused fighting with passion and before I realized that a man never treats a woman better than when he is trying to win her heart.
  • Say I confused, sir? It's like I still dream.

Alternatives:

  • I am confused
  • I feel confused
  • I find myself confused
  • I seem confused
  • I appear confused

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