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

Rare cancers, unusual-looking moles and blurry photos can trip up an algorithm. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Cold air, wind and even sleep can dry the eyes further, which is why some women notice blurry eyes first thing in the morning. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Unlike a standard microscope, which illuminates an entire sample at once and can produce blurry images, a confocal microscope focuses on one depth level at a time. — Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

In another sequence, a compact camera rig mounted on a helmet captured Tom Holland’s performance from near his face, with a blurry red shape added in compositing to suggest the inside of his mask. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 15 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