muddied

Describes something that has been made muddy or unclear; can be used literally (covered in mud) or figuratively (made confused or obscure).

• 🇷🇺Описывает что-то, что стало грязным или неясным; может использоваться буквально (покрытое грязью) или переносно (запутанное или нечёткое).

1. Made dirty with mud B1 formal

   Covered or stained with mud.

   • The hiker's boots were completely muddied after the walk.
   • The dog ran inside with muddied paws.
   • The field was muddied from the heavy rain.

   🇷🇺Испачканный грязью

   Synonyms: muckymuddysoiledspatteredsplashed

   Antonyms: cleanpristinewashed

2. Made unclear or confused B2 formal

   Made something less clear, pure, or simple; often used figuratively.

   • The debate was muddied by irrelevant arguments.
   • His reputation was muddied by the false accusations.
   • The original message was muddied by poor translation.

   🇷🇺Запутанный

   Synonyms: befuddledblurredcloudedcomplicatedconfusedfoggedmuddledtangled

   Antonyms: clearedsimplified

3. Dull or impure in color B2 formal

   Having a color that is not bright or clear, often due to mixing or impurities.

   • The painting had a muddied palette of browns and grays.
   • The once vibrant blue became muddied after the spill.
   • The water appeared muddied and opaque.

   🇷🇺Мутный

   Synonyms: cloudydingydrabdullfadedlusterlessmuddymurkyturbid

   Antonyms: brightclearvivid

• more muddied comparative form
• most muddied superlative form

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

• 🇷🇺Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, делающего что-либо неясным, запутанным или грязным, часто используется в переносном смысле.

1. Make dirty with mud B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇷🇺Испачкать грязью

   Synonyms: begrimebemirecakedirtymiresmearsoilsplatterstainsully

   Antonyms: cleanpurifywash

2. Cause to become unclear or confused B2 formal

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

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

   🇷🇺Запутывать

   Synonyms: blurcloudcomplicateconfusefogmuddleobfuscateobscure

   Antonyms: clarifyclearelucidateexplainilluminate

3. Make water or liquid turbid B2 formal

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

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

   🇷🇺Мутить

   Synonyms: agitatebefoulchurnclouddirtyfoulroilstir up

   Antonyms: clarifyfilterpurify

• muddied past participle
• muddied past simple
• muddying present participle
• muddies third person singular

Phrasal variants: muddy up