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

Wear them with fuzzy slippers and an oversized hoodie while lounging at home, or swap in sneakers if you’re headed to the gym or traveling. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025

Females are wingless and resemble large, very fuzzy ants, hence their common name. —Grrlscientist, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025

To stay warm without looking dowdy, add a fuzzy shrug or jacket on top and a pair of lace or plumetis tights below. —Talia Abbas, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2025

The dominant paradigm driving US policy on China and AI is the assumption of future conflict, and this comes with the still fuzzy notion that AI will be decisive in both economic and military domains. —Will Knight, WIRED, 15 Jan. 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