fuzzy

adjective

ˈfə-zē How to pronounce fuzzy (audio)
Definition of fuzzynext
1
as in shaggy
made of or resembling hair wore a fuzzy red wig at the Halloween party

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2
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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3
as in faint
not seen or understood clearly saw a fuzzy outline through the fog

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Recent Examples of fuzzy This pair is covered in a soft, fuzzy liner for extra cushion. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026 Treat it as an excuse to wear more outspoken pieces from here on out, whether this implies bright-and-striped sweaters or fuzzy, quirky boat shoes. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Molly saved herself in the showstopper with a gorgeous pink-and-orange cake that has the consistency of a fuzzy sweater, and there was nothing Shannon could have done that would have been worse than Danni’s two disasters. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 That math might be a little fuzzy, but the bottom line is just playing in the NFL is a huge accomplishment. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuzzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy
  1. shaggy
  2. vague
  3. faint
  4. hairy
  5. unclear
  6. hazy
  7. rough
  8. ambiguous
Adjective
  • Crafted by celebrity hair artist Coree Moreno, her dark brown ends appeared like a messier version of the flapper pixie — shaggy and teased all over.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • He was done with being shaggy — this would be an album of precision.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of shaggy
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  • Okay, Noah is somehow a Manhunter, though how this came to be is left vague and almost intangible for much of the episode.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The law includes an exception for when a pregnant person’s life is in danger, but physicians and lawyers have said the language is vague and could be interpreted differently by different doctors and hospitals.
    — Ciara McCarthy October 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of vague
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  • And according to Nanayakkara, this in turn raises the possibility that even older (and fainter) FRBs have passed by Earth unnoticed.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Its exceptional transparency can reveal faint stars near the threshold of naked-eye visibility.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • Combinations of hairy suede and pebbled leather, including a flattering blush-blond gradient, were also introduced.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Hirta is Latin for hairy, and the plant’s stems do feel rough to the touch.
    — Sheryl DeVore, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of hairy
Adjective
  • For Modi, the protests pose a challenge midway through his third term, though their political impact remains unclear.
    — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Their capabilities and operational maturity, however, remain unclear.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of unclear
Adjective
  • But the numbers that could give clarity on disabled kids in foster care are harder to come by — partly because of the sometimes hazy definitions of disability but also because of the failure of child welfare providers to even count them.
    — Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • As the show became a cultural juggernaut, some criticized its vigilante justice and the hazy line between law enforcement and journalism.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of hazy
Adjective
  • Lemmo With this kind of kit, the Lemmo 3 should be up to the task of tackling steep inclines and all manner of rough terrain.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The controls and graphics are pretty rough on GameCube, though.
    — Verge Staff, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of rough
Adjective
  • Here, the movie acquires an ambiguous power, and the proceedings begin to head south.
    — Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
  • To reveal more of Okita’s endlessly surprising and playfully ambiguous script would be to rob audiences of the film’s numerous pleasures, which run the gamut from hearty belly-laughs to heartbreaking melodrama.
    — James Marsh, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fuzzy. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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