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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Chronic inflammation from PsA can cause: Uveitis: PsA inflammation can affect the uvea (the middle of your eye), causing redness, pain, and blurry vision. Sarah Bradley, Health, 6 Apr. 2025 According to the National Eye Institute, AMD occurs when aging causes damage to the macula, which controls sharp, straight-ahead vision, making one's central vision blurry. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 This clouding of the eye's natural lens causes blurry vision. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Mar. 2025 Excess vitamin A can cause dry skin and eyes, blurry vision, bone thinning, skin irritation, liver damage and other serious issues. Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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