Fogginess: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ซ๏ธ
fogginess
[ หfษษกษชnษs ]
weather
The state of being foggy; lack of clarity or visibility.
Synonyms
haziness, murkiness, obscurity.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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fogginess |
This word is typically used when describing poor visibility situations, usually due to natural phenomena like weather. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a lack of mental clarity.
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haziness |
This word is commonly used to describe a state of unclear vision or indistinctness, whether due to atmospheric conditions or unclear thoughts.
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murkiness |
Generally used to describe something dark, gloomy, or difficult to see through. Often carries a negative connotation, implying dirtiness or mystery.
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obscurity |
Typically refers to something that is not well known, understood, or clearly seen. Often used in intellectual or abstract contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The fogginess of the morning made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
- Due to the fogginess, the airport had to delay several flights.
- The fogginess lifted as the sun rose higher in the sky.
mental state
A lack of mental clarity or confusion.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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fogginess |
Fogginess is often used to describe a lack of mental clarity or when something is slightly difficult to perceive because of mist or fog.
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confusion |
Confusion is used to describe a state of being bewildered or unclear in the mind, often due to a mix-up of information or misunderstanding.
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blur |
Blur is usually used when something is unclear or difficult to see because it lacks sharpness.
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Examples of usage
- His mind was filled with fogginess after staying up all night studying.
- The medication caused a temporary fogginess in her thinking.
- The fogginess in his mind cleared up after a good night's sleep.
Translations
Translations of the word "fogginess" in other languages:
๐ต๐น neblina
- nรฉvoa
- turvaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคงเฅเคเคง
๐ฉ๐ช Nebel
๐ฎ๐ฉ kabut
๐บ๐ฆ ััะผะฐะฝะฝัััั
๐ต๐ฑ mgลa
๐ฏ๐ต ้ง
๐ซ๐ท brouillard
๐ช๐ธ niebla
๐น๐ท sis
๐ฐ๐ท ์๊ฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุถุจุงุจ
๐จ๐ฟ mlha
๐ธ๐ฐ hmla
๐จ๐ณ ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ megla
๐ฎ๐ธ รพoka
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฑะผะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ duman
๐ฒ๐ฝ niebla
Etymology
The word 'fogginess' is derived from the noun 'fog', which originated from Old English 'fogga'. The concept of fog has been present in English since the 16th century, with 'fogginess' being a natural extension of this idea. The use of 'fogginess' to describe both weather conditions and mental states reflects the metaphorical connection between physical and mental clarity.
See also: fog, fogger, foggily, foggy, pettifogging.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,909, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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