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

• shaggy
• hairy
• rough

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

At some point along the way (details are a little fuzzy), the decision to align the new work with Seven lore was dropped. —Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025

Ahead, find their must-have picks like metallic sneakers, riding boots, penny loafers, and fuzzy clogs, from brands including Steve Madden, Cole Haan, and Sam Edelman. —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025

But when researchers try to trace nanoplastics into shoots and leaves, the evidence gets fuzzy. —Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025

During a partial solar eclipse, the umbra misses Earth, with only the penumbra — the moon's outer, fuzzier and lighter shadow — striking Earth. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 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