Definition

The quality or state of being full of mud or dirt, making something unclear or difficult to see through.

Example

The muddiness of the water made it hard to see the fish swimming below.

Conversation

Did you notice the muddiness of the trail after the rain?

Yeah, it was really slippery and hard to walk on.

I didn't expect it to be that bad; we should have worn boots.

Definitely! Next time, we’ll be more prepared for the muddiness.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Muddiness → It is formed from "mud" (from Old English *mudd*, meaning wet earth or soft soil) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "muddiness" refers to the quality of being muddy or having mud.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mud' as wet earth, and remember that 'muddiness' describes the quality of being full of mud.

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