Muddle

usgb/ˈmʌdl/
verb

To mix up in a confused or disordered manner.

She muddled all the records which caused a lot of confusion.
Visual representation of "muddle" - To mix up in a confused or disordered manner.

Often appears as...

  • muddle up
  • muddle through
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "muddle"
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Unintentional Chaos

Use 'muddle' to imply things got mixed up without a plan, creating disorder.

Illustration for Unintentional Chaos
The new intern muddled the files; now we can't find anything.
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Emotionally Negative

'Muddle' often suggests frustration or negativity towards the resulting confusion.

Illustration for Emotionally Negative
Her explanation only muddled the topic further, leaving everyone irritated.
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