confusing in WordNet English dictionary

1. causing confusion or disorientation
   "a confusing jumble of road signs"; "being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child"
   confusing 
   
2. lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
   "sent confusing signals to Iraq"; "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"; "a puzzling statement"
   confusing  perplexing  puzzling