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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Without shirking responsibility, the 52-year-old explained that her judgment had been clouded in part by other circumstances in her life.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Investors have also been piling into bond markets on fears that AI advances will decimate the job market, while hotter-than-expected producer prices have clouded hopes for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
For now, that excitement is clouded with uncertainty.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Market conditions remain challenging amid geopolitical turmoil that has clouded demand for high-end goods.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
Pong's mind clouded over in a haze of seasickness, and he didn't notice until too late that the boat had stopped.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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