Meaning of the word garbled in English

What does garbled mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

garbled

US /ˈɡɑːr.bəld/
UK /ˈɡɑː.bəld/

Adjective

of a message or sound) confused and distorted; unclear

Example:
The radio transmission was so garbled that we couldn't understand the instructions.
His explanation was so garbled that I had to ask him to repeat it several times.