hazy

[ hey-zee ]

adjective

, ha·zi·er, ha·zi·est.

1. characterized by the presence of haze; misty:

   hazy weather.

   Synonyms: overcast, smoggy, foggy

2. lacking distinctness or clarity; vague; indefinite; obscure; confused:

   a hazy idea.

hazy

/ ˈheɪzɪ /

adjective

1. characterized by reduced visibility; misty
2. indistinct; vague

Derived Forms

• ˈhazily, adverb
• ˈhaziness, noun

Other Words From

• hazi·ly adverb
• hazi·ness noun
• un·hazi·ly adverb
• un·hazi·ness noun
• un·hazy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of hazy¹

First recorded in 1615–25; earlier hawsey, metathetic variant of unattested Middle English *aswy, Old English haswig “ashen, dusky”; haze ¹, -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of hazy¹

C17: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

With their hazy, smeared-on texture, Powder Kiss and similarly blurry formulas do the work for you of running into a wall or making out with someone you only kind of like.

From Los Angeles Times

His explanation, delivered haltingly, amounted to a hazy assumption that, since Dominique Pelicot had told him his wife was a consenting partner in a sex game, he had not given the matter any more thought.

From BBC

He was a little hazy on the details.

From BBC

Victims often hesitate to file legal complaints because they know the assailant, they might be ashamed, or they have hazy memories of what happened.

From BBC

You know what else was fun, hazy times?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blurred
• blurry
• clouded
• dim
• dull
• dusky
• faint
• foggy
• frosty
• fuzzy
• misty
• murky
• mushy
• nebulous
• opaque
• overcast
• smoky
• soupy
• vague