FUZZY Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

fuzzy

adjective

ˈfə-zē

Definition of fuzzy

as in shaggy

made of or resembling hair wore a fuzzy red wig at the Halloween party

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as in vague

not expressed in precise terms the specifics of the program proposed by the candidate are rather fuzzy, perhaps intentionally so

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as in faint

not seen or understood clearly saw a fuzzy outline through the fog

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Recent Examples of fuzzy The food industry was forced to abandon fuzzy marketing buzzwords in favor of concrete standards (like USDA Organic). — Titania Jordan, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026 The lines between college and pro sports have grown fuzzy, and some marginal pro players are even attempting to return to class to keep their careers alive. — Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026 Peep that key-holder tag on the handle — just begging to be dolled up with a fuzzy charm or two. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Common signs of moldy books include a musty or earthy smell, discoloration (especially black, white, green, or orange spots), soft or fuzzy patches on the cover or pages, and warped or wavy pages due to moisture. — Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuzzy

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Adjective

Abrams’ shaggy appeal as the everyman hero who somehow manages to overcome every obstacle thrown in his way, including the most monstrous creatures Cregger and his talented creative team could devise, is a key factor in the film’s success.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Designed by Matthieu Blazy, the white column dress featured shaggy sections of black fabric and an asymmetrical, one-shoulder neckline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

Visible, timely payments delivered through channels customers already trust, consistently outperform vague bill credits customers barely notice.

— Amber Mullaney, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
According to Morrison, the best candidates skip posts with vague or bloated requirements.

— Audrey Payne, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

With the Marlins clinging to faint playoff hopes, Alcantara came out of the bullpen for the first time in nine years and closed out a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
To answer these questions, a team of astronomers searched further afield, looking for faint satellite galaxies around three galaxies.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

Hirta is Latin for hairy, and the plant’s stems do feel rough to the touch.

— Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
For millions of years, Pacific mastodons — huge, hairy relatives of modern elephants — roamed a vast and lush range that included California, Oregon, the northern Rocky Mountains and parts of Mexico.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

While fire investigators took photographs of the scene and collected evidence, the extent of the fire or damage is unclear.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026
For example, an enterprise may deploy an AI customer-service agent that achieves high technical accuracy, yet still fail because customers must repeat information, escalation paths are unclear and employees frequently override recommendations.

— Ashwin Gaidhani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of unclear

Adjective

Mercury opposes hazy Neptune, making expectations unclear and interruptions harder to manage.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
The moody music, polygonal characters that feel almost hieroglyphic, and text presented in a mix of English, ancient languages, and invented languages make for a hazy experience.

— James Folta, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of hazy

Adjective

In 2024, Swift joined the Bears as a free agent whose production didn’t match the contract in a rough year overall for the offense.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
After a rough preseason that included missing a block that got Dart crushed and fumbling, Tracy could next lose his spot on the gameday active roster — if not his job entirely — with Najee Harris waiting to step in.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

The diabolical is ambiguous and often frankly sexy; the ridiculous is not.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Others require deep intelligence—analyzing complex financial information, generating code from ambiguous requirements or weighing competing factors.

— Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of ambiguous

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