confusedly-ended
|con-fused-ly-end-ed|
/kənˈfjuzɪdli ˈɛndɪd/
perplexing conclusion
Etymology
'confusedly-ended' originates from the combination of 'confusedly' and 'ended', where 'confusedly' is derived from 'confuse', meaning 'to mix up' or 'to perplex', and 'ended' from 'end', meaning 'to bring to a conclusion'.
'Confusedly' evolved from the Latin word 'confundere', meaning 'to pour together', and 'ended' from the Old English 'endian', meaning 'to finish'.
Initially, 'confusedly' meant 'in a mixed or perplexed manner', and 'ended' meant 'brought to a conclusion'. Together, they describe something that concludes in a perplexing manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a manner that is not clear or is difficult to understand, often resulting in an abrupt or unclear conclusion.
The story was confusedly-ended, leaving the audience puzzled.
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