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Definition of murky

murky

/ˈmɜːr.ki/
mur · ky
Adverb:murkily
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• adjective

1

Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist, smoke, or suspended sediment in liquid.

Example

"The divers struggled to see the shipwreck through the murky river water."

2

Obscure, confused, or morally questionable and suspicious.

Example

"The investigative journalist uncovered the murky financial dealings behind the real estate development."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Middle English noun 'mirke' (meaning darkness), borrowed from Old Norse 'myrkr' (dark, gloomy), and akin to Old English 'mirce'.

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