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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But even then, the line is a bit blurry as to who befriended who, and when. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2025 There are nuanced situations where legal lines are blurry, like when a neighbor’s flowers overhang a public sidewalk or your yard. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025 And the line between rejuvenation and beautification can be a bit blurry, given that the former often contributes to the latter. Jolene Edgar, Allure, 10 June 2025 Though the image was blurry, Lipa was clearly wearing several rings on her hand. Escher Walcott, People.com, 9 June 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 16 Jun. 2025.

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