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murky Synonyms

Another word for murky

Choosing another word for murky depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
cloudy
turbid
Strong
muddy
gloomy
dark
dim
misty
hazy
foggy
opaque

• adjective (Context 2)

Obscure, confused, or morally questionable and suspicious.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
obscure
Strong
shady
dubious
questionable
ambiguous
unclear
suspicious
nebulous
vague

Opposites of murky

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

clear
transparent
limpid
pellucid
straightforward
bright
aboveboard
honest
See all opposites of murky

• Nearby Words

murk
murkily
murkiness
murky
murmur
murphy
murray river

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