clouded
Americanadjective
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confused; muddled; disordered.
a mind clouded by sorrow.
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covered with or as if with clouds.
Other Word Forms
- unclouded adjective
Etymology
Origin of clouded
Example Sentences
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However, Nomura warns that the near-term outlook remains clouded by geopolitical risks, with markets likely to stay volatile and headline-driven.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
Still, the central bank said the conflict with Iran and the resulting challenges on energy prices clouded that outlook.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
The rating change wasn’t a resounding endorsement just yet, and that’s because the path forward is clouded with uncertainty.
From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026
For now, that excitement is clouded with uncertainty.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
His face clouded and he put his hands on my shoulders.
From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez
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