clouded
clouded Lexical Profile
clouded Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Confused, muddled, or impaired in clarity, especially regarding thought, memory, or judgment.
"Exhaustion left his mind clouded during the final hours of the negotiation."
Not transparent or clear; darkened, murky, or filled with suspended matter or vapor.
"The jeweler examined the clouded emerald through a magnifying loupe."
Marred by suspicion, doubt, trouble, or gloom.
"The championship victory remained clouded by allegations of financial impropriety."
Marked with variegated, indeterminate patches of color or shading, as on animal fur or marble.
"The clouded leopard is named for the distinctive dark blotches across its tawny coat."
Word Nuance & Usage
While 'cloudy' typically describes literal weather conditions or physical liquids, 'clouded' is strongly preferred for figurative contexts involving impaired judgment, memory, or reputation (e.g., 'clouded judgment').