Muddling: meaning, definitions and examples
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muddling
[ ˈmʌdəlɪŋ ]
confusion
To mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Stop muddling the files, we need them organized for the meeting.
- She was muddling her words and couldn't express herself clearly.
Translations
Translations of the word "muddling" in other languages:
🇵🇹 confusão
🇮🇳 गड़बड़ी
🇩🇪 Verwirrung
🇮🇩 kekacauan
🇺🇦 плутанина
🇵🇱 zamieszanie
🇯🇵 混乱
🇫🇷 confusion
🇪🇸 confusión
🇹🇷 karışıklık
🇰🇷 혼란
🇸🇦 ارتباك
🇨🇿 zmatek
🇸🇰 zmätok
🇨🇳 混乱
🇸🇮 zmeda
🇮🇸 ruglingur
🇰🇿 шатасу
🇬🇪 არეულობა
🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq
🇲🇽 confusión
Word origin
The word 'muddle' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the obsolete noun 'muddle', which meant a state of confusion or disorder. It is believed to have roots in the Dutch word 'moddelen', meaning 'make muddy'. Over time, 'muddle' has evolved to encompass meanings related to confusion, disorder, and mixing in a haphazard manner.
See also: muddled.