fuzzy

adjective

ˈfə-zē 

fuzzier; fuzziest

1

: marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz

a fuzzy covering of felt

a fuzzy stuffed toy

2

: lacking in clarity or definition

moving the camera causes fuzzy photos

The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.

His reasoning is a little fuzzy.

3

: being, relating to, or invoking pleasant and usually sentimental emotions

warm and fuzzy feelings

fuzzily

ˈfə-zə-lē 

adverb

fuzziness

ˈfə-zē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• furry
• hairy
• rough
• shaggy
• woolly
• wooly

Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

The plant has fuzzy leaves.

Without my glasses everything looks fuzzy.

The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.

I think his reasoning is a little fuzzy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Brownlee used the same vehicle, equipped with a fuzzy blue steering wheel cover, to drive to and from each of the robberies, according to a statement. —Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Mar. 2025

The fuzzy, fictional Raymond was turning 16 years old — and naturally, had a blowout party to celebrate. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025

In briefings for reporters earlier this week, administration officials were fuzzy on their plans. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025

By the time Angelina Jolie wore a black fuzzy coat to a Maria screening and Gigi Hadid layered a chocolate brown cardigan over black jeans, the bathrobe was officially on the map. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Low German fussig loose, spongy

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fuzzy

• fuzzy logic
• fuzzy set

Kids Definition

fuzzy

adjective

ˈfəz-ē 

fuzzier; fuzziest

1

: covered with or resembling fuzz

2

: not clear : indistinct

a fuzzy picture

3

: being, relating to, or causing pleasant and usually emotional feelings

warm and fuzzy feelings

fuzzily

ˈfəz-ə-lē 

adverb

fuzziness

ˈfəz-ē-nəs 

noun