confusion in WordNet English dictionary

1. a mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior
   "a confusion of impressions"
   confusion  mental confusion  confusedness  muddiness  disarray 
   
2. a mistake that results from taking one thing to be another
   "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw"
   confusion  mix-up 
   
3. an act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended
   "the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel"
   confusion 
   
4. a feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused
   confusion  discombobulation 
   
5. disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
   "the army retreated in confusion"
   confusion