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Definition murky in British English

murky adjective

adjective
/ˈmɜː(r)ki/
1

dark and difficult to see through, especially because of bad light, thick cloud, or dirt in the air or water

Example

I couldn't make out the house number in the murky light.

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We suspected he had a murky past.

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Definition murky in British English