creating confusion

[/kriˈeɪtɪŋ kənˈfjuːʒən/]
verb phrase
criando confusão
1. causing a state of uncertainty, bewilderment, or lack of clarity in understanding
The contradictory statements were creating confusion among the audience.
As declarações contraditórias estavam criando confusão entre o público.
2. deliberately or unintentionally making something unclear or difficult to understand
The new policy is creating confusion in the workplace.
A nova política está criando confusão no local de trabalho.
3. causing disorder or disarray in a situation
The unexpected changes were creating confusion in the schedule.
As mudanças inesperadas estavam criando confusão na agenda.
This phrase is commonly used in both American and Brazilian contexts to describe situations where miscommunication or unclear directives lead to workplace or social friction. In Brazil, 'criando confusão' is often accompanied by gestures and tone to emphasize the degree of disorder, reflecting a more expressive communication style.
NYC Slang
messing things up, throwing people off
Synonyms / Sinônimos
causing confusiongenerating confusionsowing confusionmuddying the watersbewildering
Antonyms / Antônimos
clarifyingexplainingsimplifyingenlightening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criando confusão
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
criando bagunça
More colloquial, used to emphasize disorder and chaos
São Paulo
criando confusão
Standard usage, sometimes with 'gerando dúvidas'
Portugal
criando confusão
Same as Brazilian, though 'semeando confusão' is also used

Related Words

confusionambiguitymisunderstandingdisorder

Related Idioms & Phrases

creating a stir
throwing a wrench in the works
muddying the waters
stirring the pot
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