adj
muddled
adj
1
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
Learner’s notesIn 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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