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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It is unacceptable that a public institution already so clouded in secrecy either chooses to or must rely on a private consulting firm.
From Slate ● Jul. 15, 2026
But the allegations have clouded the October election.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The pool was clouded with algae within days of being refilled and large pieces of the new sealant could be seen peeling from the bottom.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The revenue picture is clouded by warrants for 33.4 million shares that the company granted to OpenAI, practically for free.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
I press print on a picture of a clouded salamander on bright green moss, and once the printer stops, I think I have enough.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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