blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
blurrier; blurriest
: lacking definition or focus
blurrily adverb
blurriness noun

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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The lines were blurry back then. David Remnick, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025 Some of the most common symptoms of a stroke include aphasia (trouble speaking or loss of speech), blurry/double vision, confusion, coma, dizziness/loss of coordination, memory loss, mood swings and headaches. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2025 In the slightly blurry snap, Eilish can be seen reacting with a gasp as Sulewski shows off her new engagement ring with a huge smile on her face. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025 Images will appear blurry as a result. Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blurry

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blurry was in 1757

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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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