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

The toys have large heads, sharp teeth and big eyes while donning fuzzy pajamas and various vibrant outfits. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Nov. 2025

Its fibrous yellow pulp encases a fuzzy, peach-like pit that holds a smooth, black seed. —JSTOR Daily, 15 Nov. 2025

Heidi stepped onto the red carpet in a shimmering leopard print mini dress by Roberto Cavalli, and wrapped herself in a fuzzy chocolate brown cropped coat. —Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Nov. 2025

If a kid has a set of keys, the keys will need a fuzzy mushroom keychain ($19). —Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 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