confusion

A feeling of embarrassment that leaves you confused.

A mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior.

“a confusion of impressions”

A mistake that results from taking one thing to be another.

“he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw”

An act causing a disorderly combination of elements with identities lost and distinctions blended.

“the confusion of tongues at the Tower of Babel”

Disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably.

“the army retreated in confusion”