Confusing ppl. a.

[f. CONFUSE v. + -ING².] That confuses, perplexes, etc.: see vb.

1846.  Hamilton, in Reid’s Wks., 863. At once complex and confusing.

1856.  Ruskin, Mod. Paint., III. IV. xiv. § 13. 205. It was necessary … that all confusing shadows, all dim and doubtful lines should be rejected.