The phrase "a confusing term" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when describing a word or phrase that is not clear or is difficult to understand.
Example: "The term 'quantum entanglement' is often seen as a confusing term for those new to physics."
Alternatives: "an unclear term" or "a vague term".
"I think it's a confusing term, what does it mean?
Nonparametric is really a confusing term because, of course, nonparametric Bayesian models do have parameters.
"Chili pepper" is a confusing term, another of Christopher Columbus's deathless misnomers.
It's a confusing term because it's been used to mean many different things.
The Fed's response to this problem has been "quantitative easing," a confusing term for buying assets other than Treasury bills, such as long-term U.S. debt.
"Techno" can be a confusing term because it essentially preceded "electronica" as a catchall phrase for electronic music, and is often still used in that context.
Lipid storage myopathy is a potentially confusing term because the more severe forms of muscle disease (e.g., muscular dystrophy) are often associated with the replacement of the lost muscle fibres with fat cells.
Tall is an especially confusing term, as at many coffee houses, it means a larger cup size than typical (ie. one espresso shot in a large cup may be called a "single tall" drink).
He called on the companies to produce statements that are clearly written and do not have any confusing terms and conditions.
Later Latin (from the 3rd century ce onward) is often called Vulgar Latin a confusing term in that it can designate the popular Latin of all periods and is sometimes also used for so-called Proto-Romance (roman commun), a theoretical construct based on consistent similarities among all or most Romance languages.
Not only is it another confusing term for consumers, particularly as there is no definition so the term can be freely (mis)used.
