Pronunciation: /ˈfʌzi/

Definitions of fuzzy

adjective relating to or characterized by fuzz; soft and indistinct; not clear or sharp

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's fuzzy blanket kept them warm.

A2 I couldn't see clearly through the fuzzy glass.

B1 The instructions were a bit fuzzy, so I had trouble following them.

B2 The picture quality on the old TV was fuzzy and unclear.

C1 The concept of time can be fuzzy when you're on vacation.

C2 The boundaries between right and wrong can sometimes be fuzzy in complex ethical situations.

Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

formal The image appeared fuzzy due to a problem with the camera lens.

informal I couldn't see clearly because my glasses were all fuzzy.

slang My brain feels all fuzzy after staying up late studying.

figurative The line between right and wrong can sometimes be fuzzy.

Grammatical Forms of fuzzy

past tense

fuzzied

plural

fuzzies

comparative

fuzzier

superlative

fuzziest

present tense

fuzzies

future tense

will fuzzify

perfect tense

have fuzzied

continuous tense

is fuzzying

singular

fuzzy

positive degree

fuzzy

infinitive

to fuzzify

gerund

fuzzifying

participle

fuzzied

Origin and Evolution of fuzzy

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'fuzzy' originated from the Middle English word 'fusy', which meant 'spongy' or 'soft'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'fuzzy' evolved to refer to something that is unclear, indistinct, or lacking sharpness in definition or appearance.