hazier; haziest
1
: made dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze entry 1 sense 1a)
hazy weather
a hazy view of the mountains
2
: vague, indefinite
has only a hazy recollection
also : uncertain
I'm hazy on that point
hazily adverb
haziness noun

Examples of hazy in a Sentence

We had only a hazy view of the mountain. He gave us a hazy account of how he had spent the last two weeks. She has only hazy memories of the accident.
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In the meantime, Tehran has turned to Russia to help build up its own military capabilities, looking to procure sophisticated Russia air defense systems and a variety of combat aircraft, according to reports, although the details surrounding the delivery of such hardware remain hazy. Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024 But there’s a catch—while these methods are gaining feverish attention in the digital space, the scientific proof is a little… hazy. Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024 The distinction between personal and professional life becomes hazy, with work creeping into evenings, weekends, and even vacations. Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024 Throughout Season 2, the elves and dwarves repeatedly reference how the rings might solve certain problems, but the explanations for how those rings actually operate remains frustratingly hazy. Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hazy 

Word History

Etymology

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First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of hazy was in 1582

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“Hazy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazy. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

hazy

adjective
hazier; haziest
1
: partly hidden or darkened by or as if by haze
hazy weather
2
: vague sense 2, indefinite
a hazy idea
hazily adverb
haziness noun

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