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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

muddling

/ˈmʌd.lɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does muddling mean?

verb

to confuse or perplex someone, or to make something unclear or confusing. to mix or combine things in a way that is not very skillful or careful.

Example

"The complex instructions were muddling the new employee, who was struggling to understand the task."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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