Garbled: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when referring to information or communication that is distorted or unclear.

• The message was garbled, and I couldn't understand what he was trying to say.
• Her speech came out garbled due to the poor phone connection.

Used to describe a state of being unable to think clearly or understand something.

• I was confused by the complex instructions given by the teacher.
• She looked confused when I explained the technical details.

Used when referring to things that are mixed together in a disordered or chaotic manner.

• The papers on his desk were jumbled, making it hard to find the needed document.
• All the puzzle pieces were jumbled together in the box.

Used to describe a situation or state of mind that is confused and lacking coherence.

• After the long meeting, my thoughts were muddled and I couldn't focus.
• The storyline of the movie was so muddled that it was hard to follow.

Best suited for describing messages or information that is mixed up in a way that makes it difficult to understand, often because it has been transmitted inaccurately.

• The email was garbled due to a technical error, making it hard to read

Appropriate when describing something that has been changed so that it is no longer accurate or represents the truth, often intentionally. This word can have a negative connotation.

• The politician tried to distort the facts to support his argument

Used when someone cannot think clearly or understand something properly, often making them uncertain or perplexed.

• The complex instructions confused the students

Used to describe a situation where things are mixed up in a disorganized way, often leading to confusion and messiness.

• The sudden change in plans muddled the entire schedule for the event