muddle

verb
UK: /ˈmʌdl/
US: /ˈmʌdl/

  1. To mix things together in a confused or disordered way.

    1. Don't muddle the papers on my desk it is important.
    2. The instructions were so badly written they only served to muddle me even further.

  2. To cause someone to become confused or unable to think clearly.

    1. Too many facts muddle my brain, I can't remember anything.
    2. The complex plot of the novel tended to muddle many readers who struggled to follow the story.

  3. To proceed or act in a confused or ineffective manner.

    1. They muddle through life without any plans.
    2. Despite the team's best efforts, they continue to muddle along with no clear strategy for success.

Synonyms

confuse jumble disorder mess up
muddle noun

  1. A confused or disordered state.

    1. My desk is in a muddle because I am working.
    2. The country's economy is in a muddle due to political instability and poor planning.

  2. A confused mixture or jumble.

    1. The report was a muddle of facts and ideas.
    2. The artist created a colorful muddle on the canvas, blending different textures and hues.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "muddle" in English means: To mix things together in a confused or disordered way., To cause someone to become confused or unable to think clearly., To proceed or act in a confused or ineffective manner..

The phonetic transcription of "muddle" is /ˈmʌdl/ in British English and /ˈmʌdl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "muddle": confuse, jumble, disorder, mess up.

Example usage of "muddle": "Don't muddle the papers on my desk it is important.". More examples on the page.