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