blurry

adjective

blur·​ry ˈblər-ē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
blurrier; blurriest
Synonyms of blurrynext
: lacking definition or focus
blurrily
ˈblər-ə-lē How to pronounce blurry (audio)
adverb
blurriness
ˈblər-ē-nəs How to pronounce blurry (audio)
noun

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a blurry image in the foreground of the photograph
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In daily life, most broadcast TV programs, old movies and online streaming short videos are still non-4K low-resolution sources, which appear blurry and soft on native 4K large screens. — New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026 Unlike tobacco, a static product with no real defensible qualities outside of recreation, consumer technology is ever evolving, and the lines between harmfully addictive and beneficial to society can be extremely blurry. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026 Avoid relying too heavily on the zoom option, as this can make the image look blurry or pixelated. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026 The general result of the Falcons’ joint practice, split among position groups, isn’t quite as blurry. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blurry

Word History

First Known Use

1757, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Sep. 2026.

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