fuzzy

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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

fuzziness

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noun

fuzz·​i·​ness -zēnə̇s 

-zin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being fuzzy

Synonyms of fuzzy

Adjective

• shaggy
• hairy
• rough

Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

Adjective

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

Adjective

From the famous Woolly Worm Festival, where locals cheer on fuzzy caterpillars in tiny races, to cozy afternoons at apple orchards and scenic drives up to Grandfather Mountain, fall here feels festive. — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

In the humid environment orchids prefer, a layer of coffee grounds can become a fuzzy, gray carpet in a matter of days, which can spread to the plant’s crown. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026

In addition to apples, bananas and other common items, the grocery store chain sells harder-to-find ingredients including lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and fuzzy squash. — Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Even on a good day, Michigan is not a program that inspires many warm and fuzzy feelings among casual fans of college football. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

perhaps from Low German fussig loose, spongy

First Known Use

Adjective

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