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muddled

American  
[muhd-ld] / ˈmʌd ld /

adjective

  1. mixed up, confused, or disordered.

    The rejection is based on faulty underlying assumptions and muddled thinking.

  2. muddy, clouded, or obscured; murky.

    After a long winter season, your pool is most likely a tub of muddled water with foliage and twigs floating about.

  3. (of an ingredient) mixed, crushed, or mashed into a drink, especially with a muddler.

    The freshly muddled kiwi adds an unexpected flavor to this handmade cocktail.

verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of muddle.

Other Word Forms

  • unmuddled adjective

Etymology

Origin of muddled

muddle ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )

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