blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē 

blurrier; blurriest

: lacking definition or focus

blurrily

ˈblər-ə-lē 

adverb

blurriness

ˈblər-ē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• blear
• bleary
• dim
• faint
• foggy
• fuzzy
• gauzy
• hazy
• indefinite
• indistinct
• indistinguishable
• misty
• murky
• nebulous
• obscure
• opaque
• pale
• shadowy
• unclear
• undefined
• undetermined
• vague

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph

Recent Examples on the Web

This system uses the company’s AI platform, which has been trained on millions of dental images, to sharpen blurry X-ray images and add color and other visualizations to more clearly highlight potential dental health issues. —Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024

The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential race that has pivoted heavily on voters' feelings about the economy. —Democrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024

The report provided a somewhat blurry view of the job market at the end of a presidential race that has pivoted heavily on voters’ feelings about the economy. —Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024

Studies should show that omega-3s help relieve dry eye symptoms, including dryness, a gritty feeling, sensitivity to light, and blurry vision.9 5. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above