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clouded Synonyms

Another word for clouded

Choosing another word for clouded depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Confused, muddled, or impaired in clarity, especially regarding thought, memory, or judgment.

Usage Example

"Exhaustion left his mind muddled during the final hours of the negotiation."

Strongest
muddled
Strong
confused
foggy
obscured
hazy
murky
befuddled
blurred

• adjective (Context 2)

Not transparent or clear; darkened, murky, or filled with suspended matter or vapor.

Usage Example

"The jeweler examined the cloudy emerald through a magnifying loupe."

Strongest
cloudy
murky
Strong
turbid
opaque
hazy
milky
misty

• adjective (Context 3)

Marred by suspicion, doubt, trouble, or gloom.

Usage Example

"The championship victory remained tarnished by allegations of financial impropriety."

Strong
tarnished
tainted
marred
shadowed
sullied
troubled

• adjective (Context 4)

Marked with variegated, indeterminate patches of color or shading, as on animal fur or marble.

Usage Example

"The mottled leopard is named for the distinctive dark blotches across its tawny coat."

Strongest
mottled
Strong
dappled
marbled
variegated
blotched
flecked

Opposites of clouded

The opposite of clouded shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unclouded
clear
transparent
lucid
untarnished
limpid
unmarked
clear-headed
See all opposites of clouded

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Clouded. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/clouded
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