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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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