muddy
/ˈmʌdi/
adjective
- Covered with or full of mud; wet and dirty with earth or soil.
- The dog ran through the yard and left muddy paw prints on the floor.
- After the rain, the path was too muddy to walk on.
- We had to wash our muddy boots before going inside the house.
- Not clear or bright; cloudy or dull in color or appearance.
- She painted the walls a muddy brown that made the room feel dark.
- The water in the river looked muddy after the storm.
- The old photograph had a muddy quality, with faded edges.
- Confused, unclear, or not well thought out.
- The movie's plot was muddy, with too many characters and twists.
- His explanation was muddy and left everyone more confused.
- I tried to write a clear report, but my ideas were still muddy.
verb
- To make something dirty or wet with mud.
- Be careful not to muddy the carpet with your shoes.
- The children muddied their clothes while playing in the garden.
- The tractor muddied the road as it drove through the field.
- To make something unclear or confusing.
- The new evidence only muddied the investigation further.
- Don't let personal feelings muddy your judgment.
- Adding too many details can muddy the main point of your speech.