a. Of, or relating to, Confucius, the great Chinese philosopher and teacher, or to Confucianism;
n. The political morality taught by Confucius and his disciples, which forms the basis of the Chinese jurisprudence and education. It can hardly be called a religion, as it does not inculcate the worship of any god. S. W. Williams. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A follower of Confucius; a Confucian. S. W. Williams. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. a Chinese philosopher (circa 551-478 BC), the founder of Confucianism.
a. [ F. See Confuse, a. ] Confused, disturbed. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Capability of being confused. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Capable of being confused. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ F. confus, L. confusus, p. p. of confundere. See Confound. ] Mixed; confounded. [ Obs. ] Baret. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
A universal hubbub wild
Of stunning sounds and voices all confused. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Nor thou with shadowed hint confuse
A life that leads melodious days. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]
Confused and sadly she at length replied. Pope.
adj.