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Definition of muddled

muddled

/ˈmʌd.əld/
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• adjective

1

In a state of bewildered or incoherent confusion; disorganized and lacking clarity.

Example

"His muddled explanation only made the financial report harder for the committee to understand."

2

Crushed or mashed lightly at the bottom of a glass to release flavors and aromas, as of herbs, fruit, or sugar in a beverage.

Example

"The bartender served a refreshing mocktail made with sparkling water, lime juice, and muddled mint leaves."

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• Rhymes for muddled

• Nearby Words

muddiness
mudding
muddle
muddled
muddleheaded
muddler
muddy

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'muddle', which entered English in the late 16th century meaning 'to wallow in mud', probably from Middle Dutch 'moddelen' (to make muddy).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Muddled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/muddled
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