Blurriness: meaning, definitions and examples

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blurriness

 

[ ˈblɜːrɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

visual impairment

Blurriness refers to the quality of being unclear or out of focus, often affecting one's ability to see details clearly.

Synonyms

fuzziness, haziness, indistinctness

Examples of usage

  • The blurriness of the image made it difficult to identify the person in the photo.
  • His vision was compromised by the blurriness caused by the lack of sleep.
Context #2 | Noun

perception

Blurriness can also refer to a lack of clarity or definition in a non-visual context, such as in thoughts or ideas.

Synonyms

confusion, uncertainty, vagueness

Examples of usage

  • The blurriness of his mind prevented him from making a clear decision.
  • Her blurriness of purpose made it challenging for others to understand her goals.

Translations

Translations of the word "blurriness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desfoque

🇮🇳 धुंधलापन

🇩🇪 Unschärfe

🇮🇩 kabur

🇺🇦 розмиття

🇵🇱 rozmycie

🇯🇵 ぼやけ

🇫🇷 flou

🇪🇸 desenfoque

🇹🇷 bulanıklık

🇰🇷 흐림

🇸🇦 ضبابية

🇨🇿 rozmazání

🇸🇰 rozmazanie

🇨🇳 模糊

🇸🇮 zamegljenost

🇮🇸 óskýrleiki

🇰🇿 бұлдырлық

🇬🇪 დაბინდვა

🇦🇿 bulanıqlıq

🇲🇽 desenfoque

Etymology

The word 'blurriness' originates from the verb 'blur,' which dates back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Middle English 'blurren,' meaning to make indistinct or dim. Over time, 'blur' evolved to include the noun form 'blurriness,' indicating a state of being unclear or out of focus.

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