Murky
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɜː(ɹ)ki/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Murky is an adjective meaning Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.
Meaning
Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.
More Meanings
- Dark, dim, gloomy.
- Cloudy, indistinct, obscure.
- (by extension) Dishonest, shady.
Example Sentences
murky waters
murky territory
The future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program got murkier Tuesday when the Texas attorney general made good on a threat to challenge it in court.
They may face an impenetrable word, approach its murky history from every direction, and fail to find a convincing solution (or even any solution: “origin unknow,” “the rest is unclear,” and the like).
Word Forms
- murkier
- murkiest
Synonyms for murky
Depending on context, synonyms include dark, turbid, opaque, cloudy, mirky, muddy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turbid, cloudy, muddy, mirky, shaded, opaque.
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