Meaning of the word muddled in English

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muddled

US /ˈmʌd.əld/

UK /ˈmʌd.əld/

in a state of bewildered or bewildering confusion or disorder

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His thoughts were all muddled after the long journey.

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The instructions were so muddled that I couldn't understand them.

Synonym:

to make something confused or disordered

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He muddled the papers on his desk.

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Don't muddle the facts; stick to the truth.

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