confusing

adjectives

causing confusion or disorientation
"a confusing jumble of road signs"; "being hospitalized can be confusing and distressing for a small child"
is similar to
causing loss of physical or intellectual bearings
"making so many turns to the right and then the left was completely disorienting"; "a sharp blow to the head can be disorienting"
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
"sent confusing signals to Iraq"; "perplexing to someone who knew nothing about it"; "a puzzling statement"