Clouded can be either an adjective, or a past tense verb used with an object. " are possible uses similar to your example. The meaning of clouded is similar to "confused, muddled, or without clarity" when refering to thoughts or to the mind, but can mean "blurred, unclear, or obscured," when referring to expression, ideas, or speech.
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