blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
blurrier; blurriest
: lacking definition or focus
blurrily adverb
blurriness noun

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Look closely near the corners or edges of the frame for a blurry patch, smeared light, or a soft square that looks slightly out of focus — that’s where the watermark used to be. Jennifer Jolly, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025 Social media consumers are accustomed to blurry, low-quality cellphone videos amassing millions of views, often outperforming polished content. Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2025 Orion Nebula Those viewing from a dark sky location may also notice a blurry patch of light hanging about 5 degrees below Orion's belt. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025 The macula, part of the retina needed for sharp vision, may become distorted, causing blurry sight. Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blurry

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurry was in 1757

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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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