Muddle (Noun)
Meaning 1
Informal terms for a difficult situation; "he got into a terrible fix"; "he made a muddle of his marriage".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The company's financial troubles had become a complete muddle, with debts and unpaid bills piling up everywhere.
- Her personal life was a muddle of failed relationships and unfulfilled dreams.
- The politician's scandal had created a muddle of conflicting stories and denials.
- The project was a muddle of missed deadlines and unmet expectations.
- The family's estate was a muddle of disputed wills and unclear inheritances.
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Meaning 2
A confused multitude of things.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The attic was a muddle of old trunks, broken furniture, and dusty boxes.
- Her desk was a muddle of papers, pens, and office supplies, making it difficult to find anything.
- The plot of the novel was a muddle of twists and turns, leaving readers confused and disoriented.
- The city's transportation system was a muddle of buses, trains, and bike lanes, making it hard to navigate.
- The politician's speech was a muddle of contradictory promises and vague statements, leaving voters unsure of what to believe.