The phrase "a confusing picture of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a situation, concept, or issue that is unclear or difficult to understand.
Example: "The report presented a confusing picture of the current economic situation, leaving many readers unsure of the actual trends."
Alternatives: "a muddled view of" or "an unclear representation of".
Witness statements from nearly 30 people, including the Palestinians, give a "confusing picture" of what had happened and showed that the fight was not about ethnic intimidation, Assistant District Attorney Howard Neumann of Guilford County said.
Contradictory reports about Corporal Hassoun, including reports of his beheading at the hands of his captors, have created a confusing picture of what may or may not have happened to him.
"These stats thus paint a confusing picture of the state of the UK jobs market prior to the Brexit vote and it would be unwise to draw upon the strong headline figures as evidence that the shock of Brexit on jobs will prove to be mild".
Without looking for causes we would be stuck with a confusing picture of the world.
The education minister has defended this year's school banding results, which critics say give a confusing picture of performance.
This leaves a confusing picture, of small benefits at best – commensurate with its final place in the ranking.
The embarrassment of riches being reported by some store chains paints a confusing picture for a country mired in the deepest recession since the second world war and with 2.5m unemployed.
It is therefore not surprising that patients with medically unexplained symptoms often present a confusing picture for the general practitioner.
The first two tests have given a confusing picture, not least because of high tyre wear, but after analysing the lap times extensively I believe some things have become established.
The currently available evidence provides a confusing picture as to the benefit:risk profile of rituximab in various autoimmune diseases, although the bulk of evidence comes from small studies of off-label use [ 18- 55].
He apologised for allowing a "confusing picture" over the issue to emerge after days of speculation.
