Covered with or full of mud. adjective
After the rain, the path became muddy and difficult to walk on.
The children came back from the park with muddy shoes.
Not clear or bright; cloudy or dull. adjective
The water in the pond was muddy and uninviting.
The artist used a muddy palette, resulting in a painting lacking vibrancy.
To make something dirty with mud. verb
The dog ran through the garden and muddied the kitchen floor.
Be careful not to muddy your clothes while hiking.
To make something confusing or unclear. verb
The new policy muddied the understanding of the company's goals.
His explanation only muddied the issue further.