adverb
- in a confused, disorganized, or unclear manner; in a way that causes confusion or bewilderment
Usage: informal; often used to describe actions, speech, or explanations that lack clarity
Examples
- He muddlingly explained the instructions, leaving everyone more confused than before.
- The witness muddlingly described the events, mixing up the sequence of what happened.
- She muddlingly organized the files, making it difficult for anyone else to find anything.
- The professor muddlingly presented the complex theory without clear examples.
- He muddlingly stumbled through his speech, losing his train of thought several times.