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clouded

American  
[klou-did] / ˈklaʊ dɪd /

adjective

  1. confused; muddled; disordered.

    a mind clouded by sorrow.

  2. covered with or as if with clouds.

Other Word Forms

  • unclouded adjective

Etymology

Origin of clouded

First recorded in 1590–1600; cloud + -ed 2

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

“This increasingly delicate balance, coupled with mounting questions about the overall impact of AI and the debt levels used to fund its expansion, has further clouded the long-term outlook.”

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Still, the central bank said the conflict with Iran and the resulting challenges on energy prices clouded that outlook.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

For now, that excitement is clouded with uncertainty.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Jake stared at him with clouded, mystical eyes.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

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