murky

• Décrit quelque chose de sombre, trouble ou peu clair, souvent utilisé littéralement pour l'eau ou l'air, ou au sens figuré pour des situations ou des idées.

Describes something that is dark, gloomy, or unclear, often used literally for water or air, or figuratively for situations or ideas.

1. Clouded or unclear (liquid)B1formal

   Describes a liquid that is not clear, often due to suspended particles or sediment.

   Trouble (liquide)

   • The river water was murky after the heavy rain.
   • He peered into the murky pond but could not see the bottom.
   • The wine had a murky appearance, suggesting it was unfiltered.

   Synonymescloudymilkymuddyopaqueturbidunclear

   Antonymesclearcrystallinelimpidpellucidtransparent

2. Dark or gloomyB1formal

   Describes an environment that is dark, dim, or lacking in light, often creating a sense of gloom.

   Sombre ou ténébreux

   • They walked through the murky forest at dusk.
   • The room was murky, lit only by a single candle.
   • A murky fog settled over the city, reducing visibility.

   Synonymesdarkdimdingydullduskygloomyobscureshadowysombertenebrous

   Antonymesbrightclearlight