The difference between Confusion and Distinction

When used as nouns, confusion means a lack of clarity or order, whereas distinction means that which distinguishes.


check bellow for the other definitions of Confusion and Distinction

  1. Confusion as a noun:

    A lack of clarity or order.

  2. Confusion as a noun:

    The state of being confused; misunderstanding.

  3. Confusion as a noun (archaic):

    A state of shame or embarrassment.

  1. Distinction as a noun:

    That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

  2. Distinction as a noun:

    The act of distinguishing, discriminating; discrimination.

    Examples:

    "There is a distinction to be made between resting and slacking."

  3. Distinction as a noun:

    Specifically, a feature that causes someone or something to stand out as being better; a mark of honour, rank, eminence or excellence; being distinguished.

    Examples:

    "She had the distinction of meeting the Queen."