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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Donnelly defended her actions by saying she was under "organisational pressure" and the desire to get everyone vaccinated had clouded her judgement.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
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
Still, the central bank said the conflict with Iran and the resulting challenges on energy prices clouded that outlook.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026
The prospect of a longer-term standoff has replaced initial hopes of a swift resolution, leaving markets to grapple with an increasingly clouded outlook.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Mr. Richardson, looking at the silver arrow aligned and gleaming and certain in the clouded water, touched the collar of his shirt, wondered which way he was facing now.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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