confusing

• "a confusing jumble of road signs"
• "being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child"

• "causing confusion or perplexity"
• "sent confusing signals to Iraq"
• "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"
• "a puzzling statement"

Synonyms

• perplexinglacking clarity of meaning
• puzzlingnot clear to the understanding; lacking clarity of meaning