blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
blurrier; blurriest
: lacking definition or focus
blurrily adverb
blurriness noun

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Changes in blood sugar can affect the shape of the lens of the eye which can result in blurry vision. Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 One example is restoring or upscaling images: taking pixelated, noisy or blurry images and making a crisper and higher-resolution version. Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 16 June 2025 The change of tempos backlights her sadness against crisp instrumentation and blurry rhythms, like Blaney is staring out a foggy bus window on the ride home. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 June 2025 Sometimes, the grief of that distance sneaks in quietly—over a blurry FaceTime call or an empty chair at the holiday table. Shelly Peterson, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blurry

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurry was in 1757

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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.

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