: characterized by dimness, indistinctness, or obscurity
the blurred names on the gravestones
: lacking clarity or sharpness : blurry
a blurred photograph
blurred vision
blurredly 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 The blurred figures are framed by deep blue expanses that turn mushy around the edges, as if the backdrop is melting. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 19 July 2024 These include feeling weak, tired, or thirsty, blurred vision, urinating more frequently, dry mouth, and nausea and vomiting.9 Inner Ear Conditions The ear contains organs that affect a person's balance and hearing. Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 July 2024 This abnormal curvature can cause blurred vision, glare, and sensitivity to light.29 A Quick Review Allergies, dry eye, digital eye strain, and several other eye conditions can cause itchy eyes. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 11 July 2024 Running until the final general election results come in, the podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for blurred 

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Word History

First Known Use

1701, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurred was in 1701

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“Blurred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurred. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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