muddy

• Beschreibt etwas, das mit Schlamm bedeckt oder gefüllt ist; auch im übertragenen Sinne für etwas Unklares, Trübes oder Unreines verwendet.

Describes something that is covered or filled with mud; not clean or clear.

1. Soft and watery soilA2formal

   Describes soil that is wet, soft, and often sticky due to water content.

   Schlammig

   • The path was muddy after the heavy rain.
   • The farmer's boots sank into the muddy field.
   • Children love to play in the muddy puddles.

   Synonymeboggymarshymirymuckyoozyslimyslushyswampy

   Antonymedryfirmsolid

2. Dirty and messyA2informal

   Covered with mud or muck; not clean.

   Schmutzig

   • He came home with muddy clothes after the hike.
   • The dog left muddy paw prints all over the floor.
   • Her shoes were completely muddy from the walk.

   Synonymedirtyfilthygrubbymirymuckyoozingslimysloppyslushy

   Antonymecleanimmaculatespotless

3. Dull or impure colorB1formal

   Describes a color that is not bright or clear, often due to mixing with other colors.

   Trüb

   • The painting had a muddy brown hue.
   • The sky turned a muddy gray before the storm.
   • The artist avoided using muddy colors in her palette.

   Synonymecloudydingydrabdullmurkyturbid

   Antonymebrightclearpurevivid

4. Clouded liquidB1formal

   Describes a liquid that is not clear, often containing sediment or particles.

   Trüb

   • The river water looked muddy after the flood.
   • The wine had a muddy appearance due to sediment.
   • He poured out the muddy coffee and made a fresh pot.

   Synonymecloudymurkyopaqueroiledsiltyturbid

   Antonymeclearcrystallinelimpidtranslucenttransparent

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas unklar, verworren oder schmutzig zu machen; wird oft im übertragenen Sinn verwendet.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something unclear, confusing, or dirty, often used figuratively.

1. Make dirty with mudB1formal

   To cover or stain something with mud, making it dirty.

   Mit Schlamm beschmutzen

   • The children muddied their shoes while playing in the garden.
   • He accidentally muddied the clean floor with his boots.
   • The rain muddied the path, making it slippery.

   Synonymebegrimebemirecakedirtymiresmearsoilsplatterstainsully

   Antonymecleanpurifywash

2. Cause to become unclear or confusedB2formal

   To make a situation, issue, or idea less clear or more confusing.

   Verwirren

   • His vague statements only muddied the discussion.
   • The new evidence muddied the waters of the investigation.
   • Don't muddy the issue with irrelevant details.

   Synonymeblurcloudcomplicateconfusefogmuddleobfuscateobscure

   Antonymeclarifyclearelucidateexplainilluminate

3. Make water or liquid turbidB2formal

   To stir up sediment in a liquid, making it cloudy or unclear.

   Trüben

   • The heavy rain muddied the river water.
   • Walking through the pond muddied the clear water.
   • The storm muddied the lake, reducing visibility.

   Synonymeagitatebefoulchurnclouddirtyfoulroilstir up

   Antonymeclarifyfilterpurify

Phrasal-Variantenmuddy up