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According to Merriam-Webster, "confusing" means causing confusion or perplexity, or difficult to understand.

The Oxford English Dictionary defines "confusing" as causing someone to feel uncertain or unsure about what is happening or what is intended.
Cambridge Dictionary describes "confusing" as making someone feel uncertain or unsure about what is happening, what is intended, or what something means.

The plot of the movie was confusing, with too many characters and subplots to keep track of.
The instructions for assembling the furniture were confusing, and I ended up with extra pieces.
The professor's explanation of the complex theory was confusing, and many students left the lecture feeling puzzled.