Meaning of the word murkiness in English

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

murkiness

US /ˈmɜːr.ki.nəs/
UK /ˈmɜː.ki.nəs/

Noun

1.

the state of being dark, gloomy, or unclear

Example:
The murkiness of the water made it impossible to see the bottom.
There was a certain murkiness to the atmosphere before the storm.
2.

the quality of being obscure, vague, or morally questionable

Example:
The murkiness of the financial dealings raised suspicions.
He tried to explain the situation, but its inherent murkiness made it difficult to understand.
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