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 County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health recommends soaking leafy produce and fuzzy fruits like peaches in a 10% white vinegar and 90% water mixture. — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Deers tend to avoid flowers and plants with strong odors or foliage with a fuzzy, rough, or odd texture. — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 And the relationships between multichannel video providers (cable and satellite operators) and content owner/producers have never been a warm and fuzzy hug fest. — Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 As part of its announcement, China released a somewhat fuzzy image of the asteroid, which loosely resembles the shape of an arrowhead. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuzzy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy

Adjective

The shaggy golden Saint Berdoodle was killed on June 13 by an LAPD officer while bounding out of Marseille’s Canoga Park apartment.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Yeoh sported a shaggy platinum crop with dark roots peeping through, pairing her transformation with one of the brand’s signature skirt suits.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

In this case, the vague nature of terms like DEI and CRT can have an even steeper negative impact on classrooms by creating uncertainty among faculty.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
OnePlus denied rumors of a shutdown earlier this year, but its language was vague and never promised future phone releases.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

Instead of true invisibility, the drone dissolves into a faint, ghostly blur that blends into whatever is behind it.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Unfortunately, both showers peak this year beneath an almost full Buck Moon on July 30-31, which will wash out many fainter meteors.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

New leaves frequently emerge reddish, and the plant may grow as a ground cover, shrub, or climbing vine with hairy aerial roots.

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 July 2026
This daring accessory was first debuted in Schiaparelli’s fall 2024 ready-to-wear collection, and the hairy tie has been making the rounds with other celebrities such as Selma Blair.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 6 July 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

Burke says the interim boss at CPD, Fred Waller, is known and respected, but who leads long-term at 35th and Michigan remains unclear.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Right-back Calvin Ramsay (22) is in a similar situation, although there may be more game-time opportunities for him because of Conor Bradley’s unclear injury status.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of unclear

Adjective

Today's launch aims to smooth over a few rough patches that the vehicle ran into during V3's debut on the mostly successful Flight 12, which occurred on May 22.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 16 July 2026
That comes after a rough day of trading as shares fell below their IPO price.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

Without getting into spoilers, the series wraps on an ambiguous ending that asks the viewer to decide just how much Lonnie has grown.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Before Bear makes his wish, the film is purposefully ambiguous about whether Nikki has any real feelings for him.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of ambiguous

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