muddle
Translation
muddle, confusion, mess
Examples
My papers are in a complete muddle.
My papers are in a complete muddle.
There was a muddle over the tickets.
There was a muddle over the tickets.
Grammar Patterns
in a muddle in a state of confusion. I'm in a bit of a muddle about the dates.
a muddle of (sth.) a confused collection of things. His room was a muddle of clothes and books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mess, confusion, jumble, disorder; Antonyms: order, clarity
Etymology
From the verb 'muddle', which is related to 'mud'. It originally meant 'to make muddy'.
Memory Tips
Think of stirring 'mud' into clear water. The result is a 'muddle' – a confused mess.