clouded
Americanadjective
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confused; muddled; disordered.
a mind clouded by sorrow.
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covered with or as if with clouds.
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Initially, the competitive picture between the two was slightly clouded by some poor luck for Russell in the opening races of the season.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Yet the resumption of fighting has clouded the outlook, especially among manufacturers coping with tariffs, higher energy prices and supply disruptions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
It is unacceptable that a public institution already so clouded in secrecy either chooses to or must rely on a private consulting firm.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
While artificial intelligence has clouded the outlook for many white-collar roles, especially office jobs, employers are having a hard time filling openings in fast-growing fields like healthcare, cybersecurity and skilled trades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
On he led them, into the mouth of darkness, and still on under the deep clouded night.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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