blurry
UK: ˈblɜːri | US: ˈblɜːri
adj. unclear or indistinct in appearance or sound
adj. lacking sharpness or focus (e.g., vision, image)
adj. vague or confused in thought or perception
The word "blurry" derives from "blur," which originated in the mid-16th century, likely imitative of the visual effect of smudging or obscuring. The suffix "-y" (from Old English "-ig") transforms the noun into an adjective, indicating a quality of being smeared or unfocused. Over time, "blurry" evolved to describe not just visual indistinctness but also metaphorical vagueness.
The photo was too blurry to recognize the faces.
His memories of the event were blurry after so many years.
The fog made the distant buildings look blurry.
She rubbed her eyes, but her vision remained blurry.
The artist intentionally created a blurry effect to evoke mystery.