bɪˈmʌdlmənt

Definitions

1. noun

a state of being confused or unclear in thought or understanding, especially as a result of a complicated or unclear situation.

“The government’s policy created a bemuddlement among the citizens, who struggled to understand the new tax laws.”

2. noun

a confusing or unclear condition in a process or situation, typically due to a lack of clarity or a complicated set of factors.

“The bemuddlement in the project’s timeline led to delays and cost overruns.”