turbid

adjective
UK: /ˈtɜː.bɪd/
US: /ˈtɝː.bɪd/

  1. If a liquid is turbid, it is not clear because it contains small pieces of solid matter.

    1. The river water was turbid after the storm.
    2. The glass contained a turbid mixture of chemicals and water, making it difficult to see the bottom.

  2. Describes something that is confused or not clear, often referring to thoughts or feelings.

    1. His turbid explanation confused everyone.
    2. After the accident, her memories were turbid and fragmented, making it hard to recall details.

Synonyms

muddy opaque cloudy unclear

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turbid" in English means: If a liquid is turbid, it is not clear because it contains small pieces of solid matter., Describes something that is confused or not clear, often referring to thoughts or feelings..

The phonetic transcription of "turbid" is /ˈtɜː.bɪd/ in British English and /ˈtɝː.bɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turbid": muddy, opaque, cloudy, unclear.

Example usage of "turbid": "The river water was turbid after the storm.". More examples on the page.