Synonyms

blurry

American

[blur-ee] / ˈblɜr i /

adjective

blurred; indistinct.

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Etymology

Origin of blurry

blur + -y ¹

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Wydra: Do you find that it gets blurry after a little while?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

When the cornea is too steep, too flat, or unevenly shaped, vision becomes blurry.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The boundary at which gaming ends and AI begins has always been blurry.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Maynard, who is second from the left on the photo, said his memories of the "very hectic" night were blurry.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

My tears are already getting a head start, and my vision goes blurry.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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