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.
Other Word Forms
- unclouded adjective
Etymology
Origin of clouded
Example Sentences
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Thirdly, this row has clouded the underlying question - is there sufficient evidence to justify a new inquiry into the operation of grooming gangs in Scotland?
From BBC
While the economy held up better than expected, Singapore’s growth outlook remains clouded by global uncertainties.
That anticipation is also clouded by the uncertainty of the impending Warner Bros. deal and what that will mean for movie releases.
From Los Angeles Times
“At any given point, trade with our international partners is clouded and difficult,” one executive at an electrical-equipment maker told ISM.
From MarketWatch
Although Singapore’s economy has held up relatively well so far this year, some analysts warn that the trade outlook remains clouded by global uncertainties.
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