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blurry

American  
[blur-ee] / ˈblɜr i /

adjective

blurrier, blurriest
  1. blurred; indistinct.


Other Word Forms

  • blurrily adverb
  • blurriness noun

Etymology

Origin of blurry

blur + -y 1

Example Sentences

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AFP was also able to locate an earlier version of the photo on Telegram that matched the high-resolution photo exactly, except that it was blurry.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

The problem with etching patterns with atomically precise beams of light is that the material you shine it on also has to be atomically precise, or the pattern comes out blurry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Previously, we were looking at a blurry picture of dark matter.

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

The 15-year-old student described the experience: "The floor felt bouncy, my vision went blurry and then I had a panic attack."

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

My vision blurry, I find my way outside to the terrace and sit at the table Mr. Harris and I used to sit at, back when he was feeling well enough to go outside.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam