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
Recent Examples on the Web The 24-70mm II resolves excellent detail throughout its zoom range toward the center at f/2.8 (4,500 lines), but detail drops off toward the periphery (3,200 lines) and the corners look somewhat blurry. PCMAG, 16 May 2024 Myopia, or nearsightedness, occurs when the eyeball stretches and grows too long, which makes far-away objects look blurry. Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for blurry 

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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 29 May. 2024.

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