clouded
word · lemma: cloud
Definition
Covered or made unclear by clouds; can also mean something that is not clear or is confused, especially in a figurative sense.
Usage & Nuances
Often literal (weather: 'clouded sky'), but in figurative use, refers to confusion or lack of clarity ('clouded judgement,' 'clouded memory'). Usually more formal or literary. Not commonly used for people directly; instead, focus on feelings, memories, vision, etc.
Spanish: nublado - confuso (figuradamente)Portuguese (BR): nublado - turvo (sentido figurado)Portuguese (PT): nublado - turvo (sentido figurado)Chinese (Simplified): 多云的 - 模糊的（比喻）Chinese (Traditional): 多雲的 - 模糊的（比喻）Hindi: धुंधला - अस्पष्ट (रूपक अर्थ में)Arabic: غائم - غير واضح (مجازياً)Bengali: ঢেকে যাওয়া - অস্পষ্টRussian: затуманенный - помутнённыйJapanese: 曇った - 不明瞭なVietnamese: bị che phủ - mờ điKorean: 흐려진 - 혼탁한Turkish: bulutlu - bulanıkUrdu: ڈھکا ہوا - مبہمIndonesian: berawan - samar
Example Sentences
The mountain was clouded and hard to see.
basic
His judgement was clouded by anger.
basic
Her eyes looked clouded after she cried.
basic
Driving through the clouded streets felt mysterious last night.
natural
His mind became clouded with doubt during the interview.
natural
After the accident, everything in my memory seemed clouded.
natural