It is confusing vs it is confused

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'It is confusing' means that something causes confusion, while 'it is confused' means that something is experiencing confusion. Therefore, the choice between the two depends on whether you want to describe the source of confusion or the state of being confused.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 7168 views

It is confusing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something causes confusion.

Use 'it is confusing' when you want to convey that something is causing confusion or is difficult to understand.

Examples:

The instructions are confusing.
The situation is confusing for everyone.
The new software is confusing to use.
The concept is confusing to grasp.
The map is confusing to read.

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It is confusing for them, and in practical terms, it will never be the consumers themselves that are able to decide which state's contract law they ultimately utilise, but rather their counterparts in the matter, in particular, big businesses.
It is confusing to note that under the general programme "Fundamental rights and justice" a specific programme "Fundamental rights and citizenship"
At the same time it is confusing those demands with the requirements for the agreement to be lawful.
Yes, you see, it IS confusing.
NO, it is confusing, as one of the organisations is not registered.
It is absolutely true that it is confusing for consumers and we need this study on a possible consumer safety marking.
In addition, it is confusing from the legal perspective, as a result of which the powers of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg are in competition with those of the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
It is confusing and frightening.
Sorry, it is confusing.
In this case I think it is confusing, unhelpful and inconsistent with the aims of adequate protection against radiation to lay down additional safety distances.
Nor would such an abundance of information offer more protection; in fact it is more likely to do the opposite because it is confusing.
It is a confusing and difficult process.
Well, they shouldn't do that way, it is too confusing.
It is here that is confusing.
I agree with the honourable Member that it is very confusing that we have these contradictory rules and regulations in the Union.
And being so many different sizes in a day, it is very confusing.
It is complicated and confusing and also has many drawbacks.
The GDA system on its own is confusing, difficult to read at a glance, and often focused towards adults - on products eaten by both adults and children, it is often only the adult GDAs that are shown.
All day long, I am called this, and it is very confusing for me, because fudge is so delicious, yet they keep on laughing.
Well, yes, believe it or not, it is less confusing because of the texture Mom... of the breast itself.

Alternatives:

it is unclear
it is puzzling
it is hard to follow
it is difficult to understand
it is not straightforward

it is confused

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is experiencing confusion.

Use 'it is confused' when you want to describe that something is in a state of confusion or is bewildered.