fuzzy

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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

fuzziness

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noun

fuzz·​i·​ness -zēnə̇s 

-zin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being fuzzy

Synonyms of fuzzy

Adjective

• shaggy
• hairy
• rough

Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

This week, Gracie Abrams pens a tearjerker on mother-daughter relationships, Steve Lacy escapes the abyss of a breakup on a colossal double track, and Beabadoobee contemplates risk and reward on a fuzzy new single. — Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Even her engagement look was giving bridal, with Woods layering a white fuzzy coat over a silky ivory gown. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Their fuzzy legal framework, plus their Wild West approach to gambling, has led to numerous controversies. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 15 July 2026

The extra work to spot it may be worth it, though, to see the space object's fuzzy glow and striking tail. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

perhaps from Low German fussig loose, spongy

First Known Use

Adjective

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