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

• 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

In a time when far too much great content goes underseen and underappreciated, the flexibility provided by the category’s fuzzy definition could be a way to reestablish it as something meaningful. —Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025

The Nest Cam 2-pack works indoors or outdoors, runs on batteries, and actually shows super clear HD footage instead of just fuzzy blobs. —PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025

That can translate into a workplace where expectations are fuzzy and leadership lacks direction. —Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025

In reality, the clusters of traits involved in conditions like autism are fuzzy around the edges. —Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025

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