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seemed confused vs seen confused

The correct phrase is 'seemed confused.' 'Seen confused' is not a common phrase in English. 'Seemed confused' is the correct way to express that someone appeared to be confused.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1650 views

seemed confused

Correct. This phrase is commonly used in English to indicate that someone appeared to be confused.

This phrase is used to describe the impression or appearance of confusion in someone. It implies that the person's state of mind was perceived as confused.

Examples:

  • He seemed confused by the sudden change in plans.
  • She seemed confused when asked about the topic.
  • The students seemed confused by the complex math problem.
  • The expression on his face seemed confused.
  • It seemed confused as to which path to take.
  • He seemed confused by his surroundings.
  • He seemed confused at first, as if he's never seen another human before.
  • The man was adamant, and the woman seemed confused and frightened.
  • She got quiet and she seemed confused, And then her voice changed.
  • He got off the elevator, Seemed confused, and then collapsed.
  • You seemed confused, they said.
  • He seemed confused, disoriented.

Alternatives:

  • looked confused
  • appeared confused
  • appeared to be confused
  • seemed puzzled
  • seemed unsure

seen confused

Incorrect. This phrase is not commonly used in English.

  • I've seen things that confused me, too.
  • You've never seen a more confused Japanese woman.
  • I've seen you confused and I've seen you upset, but I've never seen you afraid like this.
  • Yes, I've seen him confused at crime scenes. I've seen him disoriented.
  • I haven't seen your mother this confused since I tried to show her how to use an Allen wrench.
  • He seemed confused at first, as if he's never seen another human before.
  • We have recently had perhaps the most confused Summit the EU has ever seen.
  • I was confused when I left, after everything that I'd seen and done.
  • I mean, you should've seen the way she looked at me. I'm confused.
  • There is no doubt that work to reorganise and tidy up this rather confused sector has now begun. Unfortunately, some debatable if not downright censurable behaviour has been seen on the part of European lenders.
  • As we have seen, given a demonstration today, they are very different products to look at, but I do not think that consumers will be confused.
  • I mean, you should've seen the way she looked at me. I'm confused.

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