blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
blurrier; blurriest
: lacking definition or focus
blurrily adverb
blurriness noun

Examples of blurry in a Sentence

a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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Zegler also posted a blurry snapshot that appeared to show her and Louis-Fernand embracing as the 18th photo in her carousel. Tommy McArdle, People.com, 8 July 2025 The boundary between historical fact and dramatic symbolism is blurry. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025 Symptoms of needle spiking can include a mark at the injection site, blurry vision, nausea, dizziness, and loss of consciousness. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 June 2025 None of this makes Powell’s life any easier, as oil is a key factor determining the rate of inflation in the U.S. Problem 2: Policy uncertainty Policy out of the White House is also adding further uncertainty to the already blurry picture. Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blurry

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of blurry was in 1757

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“Blurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blurry. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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