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adjective

Definition of becloudednext
1
as in hazy
covered over by clouds a gloomy, beclouded sky that aptly matched our mood

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2
as in clouded
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension the water was so beclouded by mud that I couldn't see the bottom

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beclouded

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verb

past tense of becloud
1
as in confused
to make (something) unclear to the understanding don't becloud the discussion by raising unrelated issues

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as in obscured
to make dark, dim, or indistinct the smog from the city's steel mills was once so oppressive that it beclouded the local landscape even at noon

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beclouded
  1. hazy
  2. confused
  3. obscured
  4. misty
  5. clouded
  6. murky
  7. rainy
Adjective
  • By the time authorities started asking questions days later, memories of partygoers were hazy.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
  • For instance, sky-gazers should avoid beaches where the skies tend to be hazy and instead find a mountaintop.
    Gina Park, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of hazy
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Many were left confused as to how or why the Yankees couldn't have matched that number to bring the Gold Glove first baseman to the Bronx.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Verb
  • But it has been largely obscured by the perpetual closeness of statewide elections here, and the fact that Democrats have been winning them more often than losing them.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This recent run has somewhat obscured the Penguins’ penchant for allowing the first goal.
    Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of obscured
Adjective
  • Mayfair Witches is off to the misty isles of Scotland in its second season, introducing us to new members of the family who still live in the ancestral homelands of their witchy dynasty.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Grant was gracious in her acceptance, and there were more than a few misty eyes seen around the venue during her speech.
    LaRawn Scaife Rhea, The Tennessean, 2 June 2024
Definition of misty
Verb
  • The initial impression of prestige clouded critical considerations like fit, costs and expertise needed to address your challenges.
    Shanna Apitz, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • From my own personal trauma and experiences hearing false accusations about him all the time clouded my judgement and got the best of me.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of clouded
Adjective
  • Still, the fundamental case for adding to the stock is murky.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024
  • How much money the song has earned is murky; the record company wouldn’t talk about it.
    David Bauder, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of murky
Adjective
  • His final attempt at delivering fourth-quarter magic fell short, though, as Riq Woolen picked off a 50-50 ball to secure a season-saving victory by a final score of 6-3 Thursday night at rainy Soldier Field.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Climate change projections suggest Southern California’s wet season will narrow, and its rainy season will arrive later.
    Kylie Mohr, WIRED, 21 Dec. 2024
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