Pronunciation: /ˈmʌdəl/
noun a state of confusion or disorder
A1 I made a muddle in the kitchen while trying to cook dinner.
A2 The instructions were a muddle and I couldn't figure out how to assemble the furniture.
B1 The muddle of paperwork on my desk is overwhelming.
B2 The political situation in the country is a muddle of conflicting opinions and agendas.
C1 The muddle of emotions I felt after the breakup was difficult to untangle.
C2 The muddle of evidence presented in the court case made it hard for the jury to reach a verdict.
verb to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble
A1 I muddle through my English homework with the help of a dictionary.
A2 She tends to muddle up her schedule, so she misses appointments sometimes.
B1 The new employee muddled the instructions and ended up making a mistake.
B2 The chef muddled the ingredients together to create a unique flavor in the dish.
C1 The politician's speech was muddled by conflicting statements and unclear policies.
C2 The artist intentionally muddled the colors in the painting to create a sense of chaos and confusion.
formal The instructions were so convoluted that it caused a muddle in the team's understanding.
informal I always muddle up the dates for our meetings, sorry about that.
slang I can't believe I muddled up my presentation, I totally bombed it.
figurative Her thoughts were in a muddle, making it hard for her to make a decision.
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