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muddy
Examples
After the rain, the backyard became muddy and difficult to walk through.
The muddy trail made hiking challenging as they slipped and slid along the path.
02
having a dull or mixed color
Examples
The painter used muddy colors, making the artwork appear lifeless.
The sky was a muddy gray before the storm hit.
03
having unclear or confusing ideas
Examples
The speaker 's muddy explanations left the audience puzzled and unsure about the topic
Her muddy thinking on the issue made it difficult to form a coherent argument.
Examples
The recording had a muddy sound, obscuring the lyrics.
The muddy audio made it hard to follow the conversation.
to muddy
01
to cause something to become dirty, often by adding mud
Examples
Heavy rains can muddy the river, making it unsafe for swimming.
She accidentally muddied her shoes while walking through the construction site.
02
to make something unclear or difficult to understand
Transitive: to muddy sth
Examples
Introducing too many technical terms can muddy the explanation for those who are not familiar with the subject.
The additional data muddied the analysis, making it harder to draw definitive conclusions.
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