Cool MateMeaning of Muddle
To cause confusion or disorder in something.
In simple words: To mix things up confusedly.
Muddle in a sentence
- I tend to muddle my words when I'm nervous.
- Don't muddle the instructions; they're important.
- He muddled the report with irrelevant information.
- After the long meeting, my thoughts were all muddled.
- They muddled their plans, leading to confusion about the event.
- She muddled through the exam despite feeling unprepared.
- The kids muddled their toys around the living room.
- He didn't want to muddle the conversation with personal stories.
How to use Muddle
Use 'muddle' when referring to confusion or disorganization. It's not suitable for formal writing.
Grammar pattern
muddle + object
Memory hint
Imagine a 'muddy puddle' where things are unclear and mixed up.
Related words
Collocations with Muddle
- muddle through
- muddle things up
- muddle one's words
Synonyms for Muddle
- confuse
- mix up
- disorganize
- jumble
- disarrange
Common mistakes with Muddle
- Using 'muddle' as a noun when it's primarily a verb.
- Confusing 'muddle' with 'fumble' - muddling involves confusion, fumbling involves clumsiness.
- Saying 'muddle up' instead of just 'muddle.'
Muddle appears in
Muddle in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يخلط، يربك
أن تخلط الأشياء بطريقة مربكة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গণ্ডগোল করা, গুলিয়ে ফেলা
জিনিসপত্র এলোমেলো করে ফেলা।
- GermanDeutsch
Durcheinanderbringen, vermischen
Dinge durcheinanderbringen.
- SpanishEspañol
Mezclar, Revolver, Confundir
Mezclar cosas de forma confusa.
- Persianفارسی
گیج کردن، قاطی کردن
چیزها را به طور گیجکنندهای قاطی کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Muddle
Mélanger des choses de façon confuse.
- Hindiहिन्दी
गड़बड़ करना
चीजों को उलझन में मिलाना।
- ItalianItaliano
ingarbugliare, confondere, pasticciare
Mischiare le cose in modo confuso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Confundir, Misturar
Misturar as coisas de forma confusa.
- RussianРусский
Путать, мешать
Перемешать что-то в беспорядке.
- Urduاردو
گُڈمڈ کرنا، خلط ملط کرنا
چیزوں کو گُڈمڈ کر دینا۔
- Chinese中文
Muddle
把东西弄乱了。
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Frequently asked questions about Muddle
What does Muddle mean?
To mix things up confusedly.
What is the definition of Muddle?
To cause confusion or disorder in something.
How do you use Muddle in a sentence?
I tend to muddle my words when I'm nervous.
Can you give another example of Muddle?
Don't muddle the instructions; they're important.
What are synonyms for Muddle?
Common alternatives include confuse, mix up, disorganize, jumble, disarrange.
What is the opposite of Muddle?
Opposite meanings include clarify, organize, neaten.
What words go with Muddle?
It commonly pairs with muddle through, muddle things up, muddle one's words.
What are common mistakes when using Muddle?
Using 'muddle' as a noun when it's primarily a verb. Confusing 'muddle' with 'fumble' - muddling involves confusion, fumbling involves clumsiness. Saying 'muddle up' instead of just 'muddle.'
How do you pronounce Muddle?
US: //ˈmʌd.əl//, UK: //ˈmʌd.əl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Muddle?
Use 'muddle' when referring to confusion or disorganization. It's not suitable for formal writing.