Hazy

Pronunciation: /ˈheɪzi/

Definitions of hazy

adjective hazy - unclear or indistinct in nature; lacking definite form or clarity

Example Sentences

A1 The weather was hazy, making it difficult to see far ahead.

A2 She had a hazy memory of what happened at the party last night.

B1 The instructions were a bit hazy, so I had to ask for clarification.

B2 His mind was hazy from lack of sleep, causing him to make mistakes at work.

C1 The details of the contract were hazy, leading to confusion among the parties involved.

C2 The future seemed hazy and uncertain, but she was determined to make the best of it.

Examples of hazy in a Sentence

formal The hazy weather made it difficult to see beyond a few feet.

informal I couldn't see clearly because of the hazy conditions.

slang The party was a bit hazy, but I had a great time.

figurative His memory of the event was hazy, as if it had happened in a dream.

Grammatical Forms of hazy

• past tense: hazed
• plural: hazies
• comparative: hazier
• superlative: haziest
• present tense: hazes
• future tense: will haze
• perfect tense: have hazed
• continuous tense: is hazing
• singular: hazy
• positive degree: hazy
• infinitive: haze
• gerund: hazing
• participle: hazed

Origin and Evolution of hazy

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'hazy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'hasi', meaning gray or misty.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hazy' has evolved to also convey a sense of unclear or vague, in addition to its original association with misty or gray conditions.