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

Or, if lucky and less stressed, then—apropos of the season—are reveling in the falling snow outside amidst fuzzy socks and a roaring fire. —Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024

Still feeling the warm and fuzzy vibes from that Golden Bachelorette finale? —Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 16 Dec. 2024

Buy Now 24 of 26 'Duke, Actually' by Jenny Holiday If A Christmas Prince is still your favorite Netflix holiday film, then Duke, Actually will charm the fuzzy reindeer socks right off your feet. —Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024

The good news is these fuzzy socks are just as cozy as their other products and cost under $20. —Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024

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