utter confusion

Frequency: 7.814.5 per million words

A strong way to say complete confusion, often expressing surprise or dismay.

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Examples (20)

  • She stared at them both in utter confusion.
  • The announcement caused utter confusion among the staff.
  • The sudden cancellation of the event threw the organizers into utter confusion.
  • We stared at the map in utter confusion, unable to find our way.
  • His contradictory statements left the jury in a state of utter confusion.
  • Her sudden departure left the team in a state of utter confusion.
  • When the fire alarm went off, the crowded hall descended into utter confusion.
  • There was utter confusion at the airport when the flights were cancelled.
  • Waking up in a hospital with no memory of the accident, he felt an utter confusion.
  • The complex instructions led to utter confusion for the students.
  • The new tax laws have caused utter confusion among small business owners.
  • He looked around in utter confusion as the lights went out.
  • The look on the child's face was one of utter confusion when the magic trick was revealed.
  • The conflicting reports resulted in utter confusion regarding the accident.
  • In the aftermath of the coup, the country was plunged into utter confusion.
  • To avoid utter confusion, please follow the guidelines carefully.
  • The conflicting road signs at the intersection created utter confusion for drivers.
  • The game ended in utter confusion due to a referee's error.
  • What followed the announcement was a scene of utter confusion and disbelief.
  • His explanation only added to the utter confusion in the room.