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Learn a Word Daily — Turbid
Today’s word is "Turbid": Cloudy or murky; not clear.
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Word of the Day · January 20, 2026
Turbid
TUR-bid · adjective
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Definition
Cloudy or murky; not clear.
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Origin & Etymology
From Latin turbidus, meaning “confused, disordered, or muddy,” from turba (“a crowd; turmoil”).
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Nuance
Turbid can describe literal water—or a turbid explanation that’s hard to follow.
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Usage
“After the storm, the river ran turbid and brown.”
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Fun Fact
In water science, “turbidity” is an actual measured value—how cloudy water is from suspended particles.
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