blurred

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adjective

ˈblərd How to pronounce blurred (audio)
Synonyms of blurrednext
: characterized by dimness, indistinctness, or obscurity
the blurred names on the gravestones
: lacking clarity or sharpness : blurry
a blurred photograph
blurred vision
blurredly
ˈblər-əd-lē How to pronounce blurred (audio)
adverb
I am being lifted into the air—and even as I pant and stare blurredly, limply, mindlessly, a map appears, of the dark ground where I ran … —Harold Brodkey

blurred

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past tense and past participle of blur entry 2

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These include a severe or persistent headache, changes in vision such as blurred vision or seeing spots, pain in the upper abdomen, significant swelling of the face or hands, shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting later in pregnancy. — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 As the cards are dealt, playful banter turns to honest conversation about love, friendship, and the blurred lines between the two. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 By age 80, more than half of Americans have had cataracts, a condition that causes blurred vision and poor night vision. — Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 Another blurred image showed Jiang’s legs detached from his thighs, while a third snap displayed exactly where the legs were reattached. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blurred

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First Known Use

Adjective

1701, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blurred was in 1701

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