muddled

Example Sentences

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Yet the culture's court of public opinion has grown muddled, notably as concerns about fast fashion and petroleum-based materials grow.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

"The Democratic field was already pretty muddled, even after Swalwell took a small lead," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The tanker’s arrival muddled the administration’s message and raised questions about the possibility of further fuel shipments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Chalamet’s words were curt, but his opinion was only further muddled by the clip being spread out of context.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

“They were too muddled to aim their blows properly.”

From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman