Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

emotional-confusion

noun

/ɪˈmoʊʃənəl kənˈfjuːʒən/

Definition

A state in which a person experiences a mix of opposing emotions, making it difficult to understand or process their feelings.

Examples

After the breakup, she was caught in a whirlwind of emotional confusion, unsure if she was sad, angry, or relieved.
His emotional confusion during the stressful situation made it hard for him to focus on anything else.
Therapy helped her untangle the emotional confusion she felt after losing her job.

Meaning

Emotional confusion often arises when an individual feels multiple emotions at the same time, leading to uncertainty and turmoil regarding their emotional state.