説明中心

murky

[ˈmɜːrki]

murky Definition

  • 1dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist
  • 2not clear or transparent, obscure or vague

Using murky: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "murky" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The river was murky after the storm.

  • Example

    The situation is still murky and unclear.

  • Example

    The details of the deal are murky at best.

  • Example

    The company's finances are murky and difficult to understand.

murky Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for murky

Antonyms for murky

Phrases with murky

  • a situation or issue that is unclear or difficult to understand

    Example

    The investigation into the company's finances has led us into murky waters.

  • a history or background that is unclear or shrouded in mystery

    Example

    He has a murky past that he doesn't like to talk about.

  • murky depths

    the dark and mysterious parts of something, often used metaphorically

    Example

    The novel explores the murky depths of the human psyche.

Origins of murky

from Middle English 'mirke', meaning 'dark', from Old Norse 'myrkr'

📌

Summary: murky in Brief

The term 'murky' [ˈmɜːrki] refers to darkness and obscurity. It can describe physical environments like 'The river was murky after the storm,' or abstract concepts like 'The situation is still murky and unclear.' 'Murky' extends into phrases like 'murky waters,' denoting unclear issues, and 'murky past,' referring to a history that is shrouded in mystery.