confusing

Adjective

• lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
  • sent confusing signals to Iraq
    
  • perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it
    
  • a puzzling statement
    

• causing confusion or disorientation
  • a confusing jumble of road signs
    
  • being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  perplexing , puzzling