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MIRED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does mired mean?
• MIRED (adjective)
The adjective MIRED has 1 sense:
1. entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
Familiarity information: MIRED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Entangled or hindered as if e.g. in mire
Synonyms:
involved; mired
Context example:
brilliant leadership mired in details and confusion
Similar:
encumbered (loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load)
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