blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē 

blurrier; blurriest

: lacking definition or focus

blurrily

ˈblər-ə-lē 

adverb

blurriness

ˈblər-ē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of blurry

• vague
• faint
• hazy

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph

Recent Examples on the Web

Blur emulates the look of Lensbaby optics, delivering photos that are sharp in the center and blurry at the edges. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

The video, which is blurry from the officer's movement, captures yelling and the sound of a single gunshot, followed by several additional gunshot noises. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

The video, which is blurry from the officer’s movement, captures yelling and the sound of a single gunshot, followed by several additional gunshot noises. — Kristin M. Hall, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

But opponents of the ballot measure say the distinction between banning corporations from political giving and exercising their political rights is blurry. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blurry

• burry
• currie
• flurry
• furry
• hurry
• murry
• scurry
• slurry
• worry