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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“In retrospect, the presence and credibility of such venerable people in different orbits led me to make assumptions about him that clouded my judgment in ways it shouldn’t have.”
Still, the central bank said the conflict with Iran and the resulting challenges on energy prices clouded that outlook.
From MarketWatch
James’s expression clouded, and he began to pile all the sheets into one of the laundry’s baskets.
From Literature
The prospect of a longer-term standoff has replaced initial hopes of a swift resolution, leaving markets to grapple with an increasingly clouded outlook.
The rating change wasn’t a resounding endorsement just yet, and that’s because the path forward is clouded with uncertainty.
From Barron's
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