Synonyms

blurry

American

[blur-ee] / ˈblɜr i /

adjective

blurrier, blurriest

blurred; indistinct.

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Derived Forms

Etymology

Origin of blurry

blur + -y ¹

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Example Sentences

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Usually in the middle of the season, it starts to get a little blurry for me.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Millions of Americans live with blurry vision, nearsightedness, or more severe sight problems.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Some say the scanned copies of answer sheets were blurry, which may have affected marks.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

I don’t even realize I’m crying until Mom turns into a blurry pink and peach blob.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

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