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muddle

1 of 2noun
/ˈmʌdəl/
Forms:muddles
1

a state of confusion or disorder characterized by a mixture of things that are not clearly organized or understood

  • The new employee faced a muddle of instructions on their first day.
  • After the party, there was a muddle of dishes and decorations to clean up.
  • The political debate ended in a muddle of conflicting opinions and arguments.
  • Sorting through the attic, they found a muddle of old toys and books.
  • The project's timeline was in a muddle due to unexpected delays.
2

informal terms for a difficult situation