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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 • 7228 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.
  • May 5, 2021 ... Stephen King's It is confusing. Discussion. I started listening bro It by Stephen King and I was wondering if it gets better? So far I have no ...
  • Apr 12, 2021 ... Feedback: It is confusing that adding background color also adds padding. #30725. Open. carolinan opened this issue on Apr 12, 2021 · 38 ...
  • Nov 16, 2024 ... I'm just starting season 3 and it is confusing as hell. Discussion. The thing about joe is "sometimes" you can justify his kills "based on his ...
  • Jan 20, 2022 ... It is confusing since they gave live birth (like a mammal) and they have flippers (like a fish). It is not a fish because it did not have ...
  • Nov 20, 2021 ... Why: mainly it is confusing. If we annotate one of the pdfs by opening its copy on the desktop (synced from Google Drive), then there are ...
  • Oct 18, 2023 ... Even though Members can't edit it, it is confusing. I see that the board can be “duplicated”. What's the difference between duplicating a ...
  • Nov 21, 2022 ... It is confusing that Activator Device "On" does not do the same thing as "Activate" button in RL app. “Off” also doesn't do what “Turn Off ...
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  • May 16, 2024 ... It is confusing. I am a person, not a team. 4 Likes. artepress.media June 5, 2024, 9:23pm 5. @dvaliao This is the worst update you've released ...

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.

Examples:

  • The child is confused by the new rules.
  • The dog is confused by the different commands.
  • The system is confused by conflicting inputs.
  • The students are confused by the complex topic.
  • The robot is confused by the conflicting signals.
  • Jun 28, 2021 ... ago. lkcubing. ADMIN MOD. Locked post. Stickied post. Archived post. Join. Options. Report. It is confused. Video. This video cannot be played.
  • May 19, 2021 ... Darha's location in Ionia. It is confused that she is in The Placidium of Navori. After all Karma was born north of Shon-Xan.
  • Apr 21, 2020 ... it is confused about inference time with cpu #1273. Closed. gloddream opened this issue on Apr 21, 2020 · 7 comments. Closed. it is confused ...
  • Jan 18, 2024 ... It is confused all the time. Confusing is a basic state of human being, it's literally what many of us are, most of the time. I like to ...
  • ... these pins are connected directly ! it is confused, Thank you in advance for your response. This is the schematic. over 5 years ago · Bob Benjamin.
  • Jun 22, 2024 ... Kit Kat because it is confused. ... I'm severely allergic to peanuts, I would really like an alternative candy bar where I can experience the ...
  • Mar 15, 2015 ... +1; in my city a ship is turning cycles because it is confused.... and this cycles go throgh the land.... pic 1: http://imgur.com/2T9I4H1
  • The Trauma Bond And Why It Is Confused With Love. If you are in a relationship or you were in a relationship where you have negative feelings towards your ...
  • ... it is confused.. In the Zoom mobile app Settings, I would turn OFF the Call Forwarding. In the Settings app for your iPhone, use the Search field at the ...

Alternatives:

  • it is bewildered
  • it is disoriented
  • it is at a loss
  • it is puzzled
  • it is perplexed

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