clouded

• Beschreibt etwas, das von Wolken bedeckt ist, oder im übertragenen Sinn einen Zustand der Verwirrung, Unklarheit oder getrübten Klarheit.

Describes something that is covered with clouds, or figuratively, a state of confusion, uncertainty, or obscured clarity.

1. Covered with cloudsA2formal

   Describing the sky or weather when it is full of clouds, blocking the sun or light.

   Bedeckt

   • The sky was clouded over, threatening rain.
   • A clouded morning gave way to a sunny afternoon.
   • The view was obscured by a clouded horizon.

   Synonymecloudygloomygrayleadenovercastsunless

   Antonymebrightclearcloudlesssunny

2. Unclear or confusedB2formal

   Describing thoughts, memories, or vision that are not clear or are confused.

   Getrübt

   • His judgment was clouded by anger.
   • Her memory of the event is clouded with doubt.
   • The issue remains clouded in controversy.

   Synonymeblurredconfusedfuzzyhazyindistinctmuddledunclear

   Antonymecleardistinctlucidsharp

3. Made less transparentB1formal

   Describing a liquid or surface that has become less clear or transparent.

   getrübt

   • The water in the glass became clouded after adding the powder.
   • His eyes were clouded with tears.
   • The mirror was clouded with steam from the shower.

   Synonymecloudymilkymuddymurkyopaqueturbid

   Antonymecleartranslucenttransparent

• Daten über das Internet speichern, abrufen oder verarbeiten, statt auf einem lokalen Gerät; auch: etwas in die Cloud auslagern.

A verb meaning to store, access, or process data over the internet rather than on a local device.

1. Make unclear or obscureB2formal

   To make something less clear, transparent, or easy to understand.

   Verdunkeln

   • His judgment was clouded by emotions.
   • The fog clouded the view of the mountains.
   • Don't let personal feelings cloud your decision.

   Synonymebecloudbefogblurconfusedimfogmistmuddyobfuscateobscure

   Antonymeclarifyelucidateexplainilluminatereveal

2. Become cloudyB1formal

   To become covered with clouds or become less transparent.

   Sich bewölken

   • The sky clouded over before the storm.
   • The glass clouded up from the steam.
   • Her eyes clouded with tears.

   Synonymecloud overcloud updarkendimfoghazemistobscureovercast

   Antonymeclear

3. Spoil or ruinC1informal

   To spoil or negatively affect a situation or relationship.

   Verdunkeln

   • The scandal clouded his reputation.
   • Their argument clouded the atmosphere at dinner.
   • The incident clouded their friendship for years.

   Synonymeblightdarkenmarovershadowpoisonsourspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antonymeclarifyenhanceimprovepurify

Phrasal-Variantencloud overcloud up