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

Christmastime gets me in a warm and fuzzy mood anyway, so add a nostalgic movie, cozy pajamas, and my mom, and my heart grows three sizes. —Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

With their large eyes, black noses, and fuzzy ears, deer are often a welcome sight on dreary winter days. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

Bumblebees have a way of looking both adorable and slightly overserved, wobbling from flower to flower like fuzzy little potatoes. —New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025

Choose plants with narrow leaves, tiny leaves, succulent leaves, fuzzy leaves, silvery leaves, hard leathery leaves, and/or needles. —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 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