Haziness: meaning, definitions and examples

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haziness

[ ˈheɪzɪnəs ]

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feeling of confusion

Haziness refers to a state of confusion or uncertainty, where things are not clear or well-defined. It can also describe a lack of clarity or sharpness in perception or thought.

Synonyms

confusion, fogginess, uncertainty

Examples of usage

The haziness of his memory made it difficult to recall the events of that night.
The haziness of the instructions led to misunderstandings among the team members.

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lack of sharpness

Haziness can also refer to a lack of sharpness or clarity in visual perception, as if things are seen through a foggy lens. It indicates a blurriness or indistinctness in the visual field.

Synonyms

blurriness, fogginess, indistinctness

Examples of usage

The haziness of the photograph made it hard to identify the people in it.
The haziness in her vision was a sign of the eye condition she was suffering from.

Translations

Translations of the word "haziness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nebulosidade

🇮🇳 धुंधलापन

🇩🇪 Unschärfe

🇮🇩 kabur

🇺🇦 туманність

🇵🇱 mglistość

🇯🇵 ぼやけ

🇫🇷 flou

🇪🇸 nebulosidad

🇹🇷 bulanıklık

🇰🇷 흐릿함

🇸🇦 ضبابية

🇨🇿 mlhavost

🇸🇰 hmlistosť

🇨🇳 模糊

🇸🇮 meglenost

🇮🇸 þokukenndur

🇰🇿 тұмандылық

🇬🇪 არასისუფთავე

🇦🇿 bulanıqlıq

🇲🇽 nebulosidad

Word origin

The word 'haziness' originated from the Middle English word 'hase', meaning 'hare'. It was used to describe the misty, foggy appearance of the air, similar to the elusive nature of a hare. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of lack of clarity or sharpness in various contexts, both literal and metaphorical.