Meaning & Definition of word "Clouded"

Clouded

/ˈklaʊ.dɪd/

1. Past tense of cloud; to cover or obscure something.
- Example: The events of that day clouded his memory of the previous week.
2. To make unclear; to confuse or muddle.
- Example: The new evidence clouded the investigation further.

1. Obscured or made less clear, often used to describe a state of mind or an atmosphere.
- Example: Her judgment was clouded by her emotions.
2. Covered or filled with clouds; not clear or bright.
- Example: The clouded sky indicated that a storm was approaching.
3. Not transparent; opaque.
- Example: The clouded glass prevented anyone from seeing inside.

Derived from the word 'cloud', originating from Old English 'clud', meaning 'a mass of rock'.

clouded judgment:

Judgment that is unclear or biased.

clouded issues:

Topics or matters that are complicated or not straightforward.

clouded vision:

A metaphor for unclear perception or understanding.

cloud:

A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere.

murky:

Not clear or dark in color, often used metaphorically.

Meaning: To be distracted or unable to focus.

Example Sentence: After that argument, my mind was totally clouded.

Meaning: To feel overwhelmed or confused.

Example Sentence: I was clouded with all the stress from work.