fuzzy

adjective

ˈfə-zē 

fuzzier; fuzziest

1

: marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz

a fuzzy covering of felt

a fuzzy stuffed toy

2

: lacking in clarity or definition

moving the camera causes fuzzy photos

The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.

His reasoning is a little fuzzy.

3

: being, relating to, or invoking pleasant and usually sentimental emotions

warm and fuzzy feelings

fuzzily

ˈfə-zə-lē 

adverb

fuzziness

ˈfə-zē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of fuzzy

• shaggy
• hairy
• rough

Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

The plant has fuzzy leaves.

Without my glasses everything looks fuzzy.

The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.

I think his reasoning is a little fuzzy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Her memory of that night is fuzzy, and her time as an officers comes back to her in bits and pieces. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

The first was Brees, who meant so much to his life that the non-fuzzy Payton teared up when his old quarterback called this June to ask for his hand for the Hall of Fame presentation. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 July 2026

When requirements are fuzzy, agents produce fuzzy output—just at much higher speed and volume. — Vaibhav Gujral, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Bringing a beloved line of fragrances from the ’90s to 2026 isn’t all warm, fuzzy feelings and rainbows, though. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 27 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Low German fussig loose, spongy

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fuzzy

• fuzzy logic
• fuzzy set

Kids Definition

fuzzy

adjective

ˈfəz-ē 

fuzzier; fuzziest

1

: covered with or resembling fuzz

2

: not clear : indistinct

a fuzzy picture

3

: being, relating to, or causing pleasant and usually emotional feelings

warm and fuzzy feelings

fuzzily

ˈfəz-ə-lē 

adverb

fuzziness

ˈfəz-ē-nəs 

noun