murky

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Unfortunately, some of the locations in the game are also quite dark and murky, which is never a good match for a handheld title that's meant to be played on the move.

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  1. adjective Dark, dim, or gloomy: a murky dungeon. See Synonyms at dark.
  2. adjective Heavy and thick with smoke, mist, or fog; hazy.
  3. adjective Darkened or clouded with sediment: murky waters.
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  • The chain of players is long and murky, and CollectiveGood President Seth Heine acknowledges that it's a "challenge for us to find out where the phones go." —  The Seattle Times
  • Unfortunately, some of the locations in the game are also quite dark and murky, which is never a good match for a handheld title that's meant to be played on the move. —  Latest from PALGN
  • Starting with Richard Linklater is murky, mysterious and confusing - but intriguing and often weirdly gripping, too. —  GreenCine Daily
  • As I said, it's a murky area. —  Mandolin Cafe News
  • The line here between pitch and collaboration is very murky, and who could stand being pitched for that length of time? —  ClickZ News Blog
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smoky ·  misty ·  cloudy ·  dank ·  greenish ·  muddy ·  inky ·  dusky ·  milky ·  wintry ·  opaque ·  gloomy

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murky:   murkier
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