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

The comic legend has a strict no-phones policy at his shows, but a few blurry clips emerged nonetheless. — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blurry

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