fuzzy
word
/ˈfəzi/
FUH-zee
/fˈʌzi/
FUH-zee
Definition
'Fuzzy' describes something that is not clear or sharp, like a blurry picture, or something covered in soft, fine hair or fibers.
Usage & Nuances
'Fuzzy' can refer to texture ('fuzzy blanket') or unclear quality ('fuzzy image', 'fuzzy memory'). Common with sight, feelings, and soft objects. Not used for confusion about facts ('uncertain'). 'Fuzzy logic' is a technical term.
Spanish: borroso - difuso - peludo (suave)Portuguese (BR): desfocado - confuso - felpudo (macio)Portuguese (PT): desfocado - difuso - peludo (fofo)Chinese (Simplified): 模糊的 - 毛茸茸的Chinese (Traditional): 模糊的 - 毛茸茸的Hindi: धुंधला - रोएंदारArabic: ضبابي - مغطى بالشعر (ناعم)Bengali: অস্পষ্ট - ঝাপসা - তুলতুলে (মোলায়েম, লোমশ)Russian: размытый - пушистыйJapanese: ぼやけた - ふわふわしたVietnamese: mờ - mịn - xù xìKorean: 흐릿한 - 보송보송한Turkish: bulanık - tüylüUrdu: دھندلا - نرم و ملائمIndonesian: buram - berbulu - tidak jelas
Example Sentences
He gave me a fuzzy blanket for my birthday.
basic
The kitten has fuzzy fur.
basic
This picture is too fuzzy to see clearly.
basic
My memories of that summer are pretty fuzzy now.
natural
Sorry, the TV screen is a bit fuzzy. Let me adjust it.
natural
She wore a fuzzy sweater that looked really cozy.
natural