blurred

adjective

ˈblərd 

: characterized by dimness, indistinctness, or obscurity

the blurred names on the gravestones

: lacking clarity or sharpness : blurry

a blurred photograph

blurred vision

blurredly

ˈblər-əd-lē 

adverb

I am being lifted into the air—and even as I pant and stare blurredly, limply, mindlessly, a map appears, of the dark ground where I ran …

—Harold Brodkey

Examples of blurred in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Depending on how much toxin was consumed, symptoms may start within a few hours and may include trouble swallowing, speaking and breathing, nausea and blurred vision. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

But in people with narcolepsy, such boundaries become blurred, allowing elements of sleep to intrude into wakefulness in varying ways. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Third, the customizable coverage results in a nearly poreless complexion with blurred imperfections. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blurred

• absurd
• averred
• bluebird
• byword
• catbird
• catchword
• concurred
• conferred
• cowbird
• cowherd
• crossword
• deferred