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
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.
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—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
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Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Plush, fuzzy styles such as the Snug Leaves Fuzzy Scuff slippers and NineCiFun Slip-ons wrap your feet in cloud-like comfort, while indoor/outdoor options like the Cushionaire Ollie Suede Moccasins and Kubua booties offer extra support and durability.
—Amber Love Bond, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2026
Though the details remain fuzzy, the Ventura County Fire Department previously told TMZ that Stern had been transported to a local hospital.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2026
Memory’s a little fuzzy), a group of Acalanes High School students decided the bell would make a perfect senior prank.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuzzy. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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fuzzy
adjective
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
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