Confused and Fooled

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Confused adjective - Lacking in order, neatness, and often cleanliness.

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Fooled and confused are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fooled" instead an adjective "Confused".

Nearby Words: confusion, confusing, confusedly

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Confused and fooled are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Confused" instead an adjective "Fooled".

Nearby Words: fool, fooling

The best part is that the lie detector isn't so much fooled as it is hopelessly confused.

Source: Consummate Liar
The confused police officer and Sid are not fooled and James is arrested for suspicious behaviour.

Source: Film / Carry On Loving
Not to be confused with Amnesiac Liar, in which an individual who truly has amnesia is fooled into believing a falsehood they told before acquiring the condition.

Source: Faking Amnesia

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