muddle
verb/noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmʌd.əl/
Definition
A state of confusion or disorder, or the act of mixing things up into a disorganized mess.
Examples
The project was in a total muddle due to poor communication.
Don't muddle your notes, or you'll never find the information you need.
She tried to muddle through the complex instructions without asking for help.
How to Use muddle
- muddle through (phrasal verb)
- To cope with a situation despite confusion or lack of skill. — "We muddled through the interview."
- in a muddle (prepositional phrase)
- In a state of confusion. — "My thoughts are in a muddle."
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