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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Nearsighted Meaning Also known as short-sightedness, myopia is a vision condition where a person can see objects close to them, but ones far away look blurry. Katie Grant, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025 The lines between faith, mysticism and therapy can be very, very blurry. Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 The sports schedule is always busy, but the past month has been particularly blurry. Chris Branch, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 The fight over the U.S. Department of Education has begun, but the battle lines are a little blurry. Cory Turner, NPR, 24 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.

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