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blurred

[ˈblɜːrd ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

vision

Not clear or distinct; hazy.

Synonyms

fuzzy, indistinct, unclear.

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Word Description / Examples
blurred

When something is not sharp or clear, often due to motion or poor focus. Commonly used in photography, vision, or to describe memories.

  • The photo is blurred because I moved the camera
  • After the accident, my vision was blurred
  • My memories of that day are blurred
fuzzy

Used when something is not sharp due to softness, vagueness, or when it's difficult to define. Often describes images, sounds, or concepts.

  • The TV screen is fuzzy without the antenna
  • The details of his plan are still a bit fuzzy
  • Her voice sounded fuzzy over the phone
indistinct

When something cannot be clearly seen, heard, or understood, usually because it lacks clarity or detail. Frequently used in a more formal or descriptive context.

  • Her figure was indistinct in the fog
  • The speaker's words were indistinct from the back of the hall
  • The distant sound was indistinct, making it hard to identify
unclear

Describes something that is not easily understood or ambiguous. Often used for information, instructions, or communication that lacks clarity.

  • The instructions were unclear, so I didn't know what to do
  • Her intentions are unclear to me
  • The forecast is unclear about whether it will rain

Examples of usage

  • The image on the screen was blurred.
  • Her vision was blurred after the accident.
Context #2 | Verb

image

Make or become unclear or less distinct.

Synonyms

cloud, dim, obscure.

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Word Description / Examples
blurred

When something appears unclear or out of focus, often visually. Can also refer to something not sharply defined in other contexts, like memories or distinctions.

  • The photograph was blurred, making it hard to see the details
  • His memories of childhood were blurred and indistinct
obscure

When something is not easily seen, known, or understood. Can refer to things hidden from view or things that are difficult to understand. Often has a more intellectual or abstract connotation.

  • The meaning of the text remains obscure
  • He became an obscure figure in history
dim

Appropriate for something that has low light or is not brightly lit. It can also be used metaphorically to describe low hopes, unclear plans, or someone not very intelligent in a slightly offensive manner.

  • The room was dimly lit
  • His chances of winning seemed dim
  • She had a dim view of the situation

Examples of usage

  • The artist intentionally blurred the lines in the painting.
  • The tears in her eyes blurred her view of the road.

Translations

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Origin of 'blurred'

The word 'blurred' originated from the Middle English word 'blurren', meaning to make indistinct. Over time, the term evolved to represent the concept of something being unclear or hazy. The use of 'blurred' in the English language can be traced back to the 15th century, where it was commonly used to describe images or visions that lacked sharpness or clarity.

See also: blur, blurrily, blurriness, blurring, blurry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,499, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.