muddling

UK
/ˈmʌd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌd.lɪŋ/
muddlingnoun
muddlings
pl
Translations
The constant changes in the schedule led to a muddling of the plans.
Постоянные изменения в расписании привели к путанице в планах.
Definitions
The act of bringing something into a disordered or confusing state.
The muddling of the instructions led to a lot of confusion among the team.
A state of confusion or disorder.
The muddling in the office was evident as papers were scattered everywhere.
muddlingadjective
more muddling
Comp.
most muddling
Super.
UK
/ˈmʌd.lɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌd.lɪŋ/
Used attributively or predicatively to describe something that causes confusion.
Definitions
Confusing; tending to cause or create a muddle.
The new policy is so muddling that even the managers cannot explain it clearly.
muddleverb

muddling

Gerund

muddled
Past Simple
muddled
Past Participle
muddling
Gerund
UK
/ˈmʌd.əl/
US
/ˈmʌd.əl/
Translations
I often muddle the names of the twins.
Я часто путаю имена близнецов.
The instructions muddle me every time I try to follow them.
Инструкции запутывают меня каждый раз, когда я пытаюсь их следовать.
He tends to muddle his words when he's nervous.
Он склонен мешать слова, когда нервничает.
Additional translations
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Definitions
To mix up or confuse something in a disorganized or untidy way.
He managed to muddle the papers on his desk, making it difficult to find the report.
To bring into a disordered or confusing state.
The unexpected news muddled her thoughts, leaving her unsure of what to do next.
To achieve a result or progress in a confused or disorganized manner.
Despite the lack of a clear plan, they managed to muddle through the project and complete it on time.
To crush ingredients such as fruit or herbs in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor when preparing a drink.
The bartender muddled the mint leaves with sugar before adding the rum.
To think or act in a confused or aimless way.
She muddled about for hours without making any real progress.
To make (a liquid) turbid or muddy by stirring up sediment.
The oars muddled the clear lake water near the shore.
muddlenoun
Definitions
A state of confusion or disorder.
The sudden change in plans left everyone in a muddle.
An untidy or disorganized state or collection.
The desk was in a muddle, with papers and books scattered everywhere.
A confused mess or a bungled situation; a mistake resulting from confusion.
He made a complete muddle of the accounts.