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muddled

Muddled (adj) means Confused or unclear; lacking order. Example: “His muddled explanation left everyone more confused than before.”

adj
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Confused or unclear; lacking order.
"His muddled explanation left everyone more confused than before."
"The report's muddled structure made it hard to follow."

How to use muddled

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In plain EnglishMixed-up and unclear, like a jumbled thought or plan.

Common pairings
muddled thinking muddled explanation

Word forms

more muddled comparative, most muddled superlative

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What does “muddled” mean?

The word “muddled” means confused or unclear; lacking order. In plain terms, mixed-up and unclear, like a jumbled thought or plan.

How do you use “muddled” in a sentence?

Here is “muddled” used in a sentence: “His muddled explanation left everyone more confused than before.”

What part of speech is “muddled”?

“Muddled” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of muddled?

"muddled" (adj) means confused or unclear; lacking order.

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