Synonyms of fuzzy

fuzzy

adjective

ˈfə-zē 

1

as in shaggy

made of or resembling hair

wore a fuzzy red wig at the Halloween party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shaggy
• hairy
• rough
• woolly
• fluffy
• wooly
• furry
• puffy
• downy
• nappy
• hairlike

2

as in vague

not expressed in precise terms

the specifics of the program proposed by the candidate are rather fuzzy, perhaps intentionally so

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vague
• unclear
• ambiguous
• cryptic
• indefinite
• confusing
• obscure
• inexplicit
• enigmatic
• muzzy
• blurry
• nebulous
• hazy
• murky
• foggy
• enigmatical
• indistinct
• unintelligible
• faint
• misty
• uncertain
• dark
• indeterminate
• undefined
• bleary
• equivocal
• dim
• mysterious
• inexplicable
• woozy
• undetermined
• indistinguishable
• inscrutable
• perplexing
• gauzy
• undefinable
• baffling
• puzzling
• confounding
• unfathomable
• mystifying
• obfuscatory
• bewildering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clear
• specific
• explicit
• definite
• open
• direct
• obvious
• candid
• honest
• straightforward
• straight
• frank
• unambiguous
• outspoken
• plain
• understandable
• forthright
• unequivocal
• unguarded
• distinct
• intelligible
• comprehensible
• defined
• openhearted
• plainspoken
• unmistakable
• foursquare
• blatant
• well-defined
• patent
• fathomable

3

as in faint

not seen or understood clearly

saw a fuzzy outline through the fog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• vague
• faint
• hazy
• blurry
• pale
• indistinct
• foggy
• unclear
• nebulous
• dark
• undefined
• misty
• murky
• shadowy
• obscure
• opaque
• dim
• indefinite
• undetermined
• indistinguishable
• bleary
• blear
• gauzy
• dusky
• invisible
• gloomy
• intangible
• mysterious
• inexplicable
• puzzling
• incomprehensible
• impalpable
• indecipherable
• inappreciable
• indiscernible
• hieroglyphic
• obfuscatory
• hieroglyphical

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• clear
• definite
• distinct
• obvious
• bright
• certain
• plain
• evident
• pellucid
• strong
• sure
• firm

Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The historical details here are fuzzy, but it’s commonly said that the young swordswoman entered the convent after an elderly nun died and released her lover. —Quispe López, Them, 15 Oct. 2024

Her dog, Rupert, a mixed breed West Highland White Terrier, initially mistaken for a fuzzy throw blanket, pops his head up to bark at a pup from next door. —Nick Romano, EW.com, 14 Oct. 2024

That collab has produced six custom 1α bikes, each costing €19,900, and looking – to my uncouth eye, at least – almost exactly like standard 1α models (priced at €14,900) but with an ill-fitting and slightly fuzzy seat cover. —New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2024

And there was this cluster of stars, resolved as a fuzzy scorpion shape in JWST filters. —Rebecca Boyle, Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024