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

As the trend dictates, bronze and smoky brown tones are blended onto the eyes, achieving a blurred effect that subtly highlights the glow. —María Munsuri, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2025

Rivard’s renditions of famous golf holes are clearly recognizable, yet possess a gritty, almost unfinished quality, with geometric patterns intermingling with bold colors and blurred lines. —Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025

When applied with a small contour brush, the blurred pigments can also chisel cheekbones and sculpt jawlines in a completely natural way. —Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025

Journalistic investigations by outlets such as The New Yorker raised questions about Turning Point’s finances, including allegations of blurred lines between nonprofit educational work and partisan campaigning. —Stephanie A, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025

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