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

On the other hand, fast movement, low light or heavy compression can leave an individual frame blurry. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Then again, the divide between those two categories is pretty blurry. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026

Hirsch acknowledges that the line between gambling and investing can seem blurry. — Shae Lake, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Luckily, photographer Sinna Nasseri was on set to capture photos of the moments that, even for Primetime’s cast and crew, might feel a little blurry by now. — Sinna Nasseri, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blurry

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