muddied
muddied is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, muddied is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmuddied
- Made dirty with mud.
- Made unclear, obfuscated (generally as part of the phrase muddied the water)
Example: "He muddied the situation until they acquitted in confusion."
- Made muted of color.
Example: "The addition of the second batch of paint muddied the bright colors to a dull and washed look."
- To get mud on (something).
Example: "If you muddy your shoes don't wear them inside."
- To make a mess of, or create confusion with regard to; to muddle.
Example: "The discussion only muddied their understanding of the subject."
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