Blurriness: meaning, definitions and examples

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blurriness

 

[ หˆblษœหrษชnษ™s ]

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.

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Word Description / Examples
blurriness

Often used to describe something seen or felt as unclear or not sharp, particularly in a visual context.

  • The blurriness of the photograph made it hard to see the details.
  • After staring at the screen for too long, she noticed a blurriness in her vision.
fuzziness

Typically used to describe both visual and non-visual things that lack sharpness or clarity, like ideas or memories.

  • There was a fuzziness in his recollection of the event.
  • The image on the TV had a lot of fuzziness due to the poor signal.
indistinctness

Used to highlight the lack of clarity or detail in something, making it hard to recognize or understand.

  • The indistinctness of the distant figures made it impossible to identify them.
  • His indistinctness when speaking led to many misunderstandings.
haziness

Often used when talking about atmospheric or environmental conditions that make things look less clear, but can also describe unclear thoughts or feelings.

  • The morning fog added a haziness to the landscape.
  • There was a haziness to her explanation that left everyone confused.

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.

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Word Description / Examples
blurriness

Used to describe a lack of sharpness or clarity, often related to vision or an image. It's mostly used in visual contexts.

  • The blurriness of the photograph made it hard to see the details.
  • After taking off my glasses, everything was in blurriness.
uncertainty

Describes a situation with a lack of sureness or predictability. Often used in decision-making, planning, or future-related contexts.

  • There was a lot of uncertainty about the outcome of the election.
  • The uncertainty of the weather made it difficult to plan the picnic.
vagueness

Indicates a lack of clear or definite shape, expression, or meaning. It's often used in contexts where descriptions, statements, or concepts are not specific.

  • His vagueness about the details made it difficult to understand his plan.
  • The vagueness of her answer left everyone puzzled.
confusion

Refers to a state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something. It can be used in both mental and situational contexts.

  • The instructions were so complicated that they led to confusion among the participants.
  • His unexpected question threw her into confusion.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desfoque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเค‚เคงเคฒเคพเคชเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unschรคrfe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kabur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะผะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozmycie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใผใ‚„ใ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท flou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ desenfoque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bulanฤฑklฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุถุจุงุจูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozmazรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozmazanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆจก็ณŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zamegljenost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณskรฝrleiki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑะปะดั‹ั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bulanฤฑqlฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.