Meaning of the word turbid in English

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turbid

US /ˈtɝː.bɪd/
UK /ˈtɜː.bɪd/
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Adjective

1.

(of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter

Example:
The river was turbid after the heavy rain.
The turbid waters of the lake made it impossible to see the bottom.
2.

confused or obscure in meaning or effect

Example:
The author's turbid prose was difficult to follow.
He had a turbid emotional state after the breakup.
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