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The greatest impediments to changes in our traditional roles seem to lie not in the visible world of conscious intent, but in the murky realm of the unconscious mind.
Augustus Y. Napier

Meaning of "murky" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MURKY

murky  [ˈmɜːkɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MURKY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Murky is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MURKY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of murky in the English dictionary

The definition of murky in the dictionary is gloomy or dark. Other definition of murky is cloudy or impenetrable as with smoke or fog.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MURKY


Albuquerque
ˈælbəˌkɜːkɪ
jerky
ˈdʒɜːkɪ
kerky
ˈkɜːkɪ
mirkily
ˈmɜːkɪ
mirkiness
ˈmɜːkɪ
mirky
ˈmɜːkɪ
perky
ˈpɜːkɪ
quirky
ˈkwɜːkɪ
smirky
ˈsmɜːkɪ
turkey
ˈtɜːkɪ
Turki
ˈtɜːkɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MURKY

murine
murk
murkier
murkiest
murkily
murkiness
murkish
murkly
murksome
murl
murlain
murly
Murman Coast
Murmansk
Murmansk Coast
murmur
murmuration
murmurer
murmuring

WORDS THAT END LIKE MURKY

autarky
barky
darky
dorky
forky
Gorky
larky
malarky
narky
parky
porky
sarky
snarky
sparky

Synonyms and antonyms of murky in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MURKY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «murky» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of murky

Translation of «murky» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MURKY

Find out the translation of murky to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of murky from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «murky» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

阴暗的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sombrío
570 millions of speakers

English

murky
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संदिग्ध
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غامضة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мутная
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

escuro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অস্পষ্ট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sombre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keruh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

düster
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

薄暗く陰気な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

어두컴컴한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Murky
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

âm u
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மர்மமாகவே
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अस्पष्ट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

karanlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

buio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mętna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

каламутна
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tulburi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκοτεινό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

donker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skumma
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skummel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of murky

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MURKY»

The term «murky» is quite widely used and occupies the 38.717 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MURKY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about murky

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8 QUOTES WITH «MURKY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word murky.
1
Billy Crystal
In my standup work, I always do these characters, older people who are just off to the side. It's easier to write a story about the guy who made it to the top, but the middle is so much more interesting, so much more murky.
2
Jerry Garcia
Stuff that's hidden and murky and ambiguous is scary because you don't know what it does.
3
Patrick Modiano
I write in the most classical French because this form is necessary for my novels: to translate the murky, floating, unsettling atmosphere I wanted them to have, I had to discipline it into the clearest, most traditional language possible.
4
Augustus Y. Napier
The greatest impediments to changes in our traditional roles seem to lie not in the visible world of conscious intent, but in the murky realm of the unconscious mind.
5
Theo Rossi
'Sons of Anarchy' is always murky.
6
Taryn Simon
I'm interested in the murky areas where there are no clear answers - or sometimes multiple answers. It's here that I try to imagine patterns or codes to make sense of the unknowns that keep us up at night. I'm also interested in the invisible space between people in communication; the space guided by translation and misinterpretation.
7
Ian K. Smith
Death just comes, not happiness. Because when you're trying to find happiness, you're trying to navigate a very, very murky minefield of distractions, of disappointments, of deceptions. That's why you have to work on happiness.
8
Donna Tartt
Children have very sharp powers of observation - probably sharper than adults - yet at the same time their emotional reactions are murky and much more primitive.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MURKY»

Discover the use of murky in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to murky and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A murky business: (Une ténébreuse affaire)
Characterized by amoral ruthlessness, the politics of "A Murky Business" would seem to bear out Balzac's questionable precept.
Honoré de Balzac, 1972
2
Clear Answers to Murky Questions
Clear Answers to Murky Questions attempts to give compassionate, thorough, and documented answers to the hard questions of life.
William M. Templeton, 2009
3
Yarra: The History of Melbourne's Murky River
From the creation stories of Kulin owners and geologist blow-ins to the twenty-first-century waterside building boom, Otto traces the course of Melbourne's murky river.
Kristin Otto, 2011
4
Murky Waters
Claire Murray thought she was leaving her problems behind when she accepted a new position within Suarez Travel and relocated to Baton Rouge.
Robin Alexander, 2005
5
Blaggers: Adventures Inside the Sun-Kissed but Murky World ...
This book chronicles his adventures around the world, from side-splitting anecdotes of sales tactics to hair-raising tales of extortion and organised crime.
Barry Ley, 2012
6
The school in Murky Wood
After the children of Murky Wood go home for the night, monsters take over their school.
Malcolm Bird, 1993
7
In the Murky Waters of Vatican II
Know how ambiguity in the official texts of Vatican II opened the door for progressivist interpretations. How Progressivism installed itself in the Catholic Church. A landmark in American Catholicism.
Atila Sinke Guimarães, 2008
8
Murky, Rancid and Rust: A Collection of Poems
A Collection of Poems Maria Perta. Murky, Rancid & Rust Murky, Rancid & Rust A Collection of Poems Maria Perta.
Maria Perta, 2014
9
Pulse Diagnosis in Early Chinese Medicine: The Telling Touch
In Ling shu 39, 'murky', in association with the colour black, describes a quality of blood: 'How is it that in small quantities blood becomes black and murky? . . . Yang qi accumulates, and if after resting for a long time, it is not discharged, ...
Elisabeth Hsu, 2010
10
Murky Waters: Navigating Through the Myths and Rules of Art ...
This thesis is an exploration of some dominant myths surrounding western art and art history, and how various 'rules' around art making have emerged from the influence of these myths.
Linda Findlay, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MURKY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term murky is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Justin Morneau's return to Rockies remains murky; “I'm not sure …
If Morneau's future with the Rockies remains murky, Weiss said they certainly still want him around. “It's a big part of it. When you're hurt, you ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
2
MARKET REPORT: Mycelx Technologies shares in murky water as …
Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle. Shares of Mycelx Technologies, which is chaired by former Tory UK energy minister Tim Eggar, were flushed down the ... «This is Money, Jul 15»
3
Agent Orange's effect on vets still murky decades later
The Agent Orange reaper appears at a meeting in Roseville where veterans hear about the chemical's effects on them and their children. «The Detroit News, Jul 15»
4
The Year in Theater: Murky Demons on the Loose
The Year in Theater: Murky Demons on the Loose. By John Freedman; Jul. 22 2015 19:10; Last edited 19:11. John Freedman / MTTeatr.doc was subject to ... «The Moscow Times, Jul 15»
5
Dolphin centre plan hits murky waters
Dolphin centre plan for Port Adelaide waterfront hits murky waters. by: From: .... Tourism Dolphin centre plan hits murky waters · Supplied ... «The Advertiser, Jul 15»
6
Slidell residents complain about murky water
Some neighbors weren't happy to see what happened when they recently turned on their faucets. "It would have been nice to get notices about ... «FOX 8 News WVUE-TV, Jul 15»
7
Apple: Watching What Really Matters
This is Apple's first new product segment in five years, but its reception remains murky. Apple won't disclose sales figures for the smartwatch. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
8
Asian shoppers lift Japan department store sales, outlook murky
TOKYO, July 21 Sales at Japanese department stores and convenience stores rose in June for a third straight month, industry data showed, ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
9
JSO: Details murky after man shot in stomach on Buttercup Street
A man was shot in the stomach at a house in the Westside of Jacksonville. (Photo: FCN). 1 CONNECT 2 TWEETLINKEDIN 1 COMMENTEMAIL ... «First Coast News, Jul 15»
10
Analysis: The ICC and Israel - Murky but getting clearer
Jerusalem Post · Israel News. Analysis: The ICC and Israel - Murky but getting clearer. Israel News. By YONAH JEREMY BOB \. 07/20/2015 01: ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Jul 15»

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