Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
garbled
adjective
/ˈɡɑːr.bəld/
Definition
To distort or confuse (a message or piece of information).
Examples
- The instructions were so garbled that no one could follow them.
- He received a garbled message over the phone that left him puzzled.
- The report was filled with garbled information, leading to misunderstandings.
Meaning
Garbled refers to something that has been mixed up or presented in a confusing way, often making it difficult to understand.
Synonyms
- distorted
- confused
- scrambled
- muddled
- jumbled