blurred
UK: blɜːd | US: blɜːrd
adj. 1. Not clearly defined or easy to perceive; indistinct.
adj. 2. (of a memory or idea) Unclear in the mind.
v. (past tense of blur) To make or become unclear or less distinct.
The word blur originated in the mid-16th century, likely as an onomatopoeic imitation of something smeared or obscured (e.g., the sound of a wet brush smudging). The suffix -ed marks it as a past participle, turning the action into a descriptive state (e.g., "a blurred photo"). Over time, blurred expanded metaphorically to describe vague perceptions or memories.
The distant mountains appeared blurred in the morning fog.
Her vision was blurred after crying for hours.
The lines between reality and fantasy blurred in his dream.
The artist intentionally blurred the edges of the painting.
My memory of the event is now blurred by time.