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

If a detail seems fuzzy, ask a precise question, then capture the answer where everyone can find it later. —Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026

Some plants don’t interest them as much, especially plants with hairy or fuzzy leaves or that are strongly scented. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026

The insects range in appearance from fuzzy and stout to slender and shiny, according to The University of Berkeley Urban Bee Lab. —Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026

During the war, veterans started putting the toys and stickers of the fuzzy, playful animals on their limbs to put strangers at ease. —ABC News, 27 May 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