Synonyms for

Blurry

Verb / ˈblɜ:i: / Another word for blurry — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Not clear or sharply defined.

Synonyms & similar words

fuzzy muzzy bleary foggy blurred hazy fuzzy hazy indistinct vague unclear cloudy foggy misty nebulous obscure scrambled smudged faint dim shadowy bleary soft unfocused undefined

Synonyms by register

Formal

indistinct hazy unclear vague

Informal

fuzzy smudged out of focus not sharp

Literary

misty dim shadowy

Antonyms

clear sharp distinct defined focused crisp vivid

Common collocations

  • blurry vision
  • blurry image
  • blurry photograph
  • blurry lines
  • blurry background
  • blurry text
  • blurry edges

Word family

adjective blurry
adverb blurrily

Usage note

Often used to describe vision or images that lack clarity. Can also be used figuratively to describe a lack of distinctness in memory or understanding.

Example sentences

  1. The letters on the page were blurry and hard to read.
  2. The photo came out blurry because the camera was shaking.
  3. When I take off my glasses, everything looks blurry.
  4. The painting was supposed to be realistic, but it was too blurry to see clearly.
  5. My eyes were tired and everything looked blurry.

Quotes

  • The past becomes a texture, an ambience to our present.
  • Even if you're not feeling super confident, act the part until you can convince yourself that you are.
  • Memories are like a blurry dream, they come to you when you are most vulnerable.

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