adj
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
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMixed-up and unclear, like a jumbled thought or plan.
Common pairings
muddled thinking
muddled explanation
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- Comparative
- more muddled
- Superlative
- most muddled
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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.
