fuzzy

adjective

ˈfə-zē How to pronounce fuzzy (audio)
fuzzier; fuzziest
Synonyms of fuzzy
1
: marked by or giving a suggestion of fuzz
a fuzzy covering of felt
a fuzzy stuffed toy
2
: lacking in clarity or definition
moving the camera causes fuzzy photos
The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy.
His reasoning is a little fuzzy.
3
: being, relating to, or invoking pleasant and usually sentimental emotions
warm and fuzzy feelings
fuzzily
ˈfə-zə-lē How to pronounce fuzzy (audio)
adverb
fuzziness
ˈfə-zē-nəs How to pronounce fuzzy (audio)
noun

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Examples of fuzzy in a Sentence

The plant has fuzzy leaves. Without my glasses everything looks fuzzy. The line between our areas of responsibility is fuzzy. I think his reasoning is a little fuzzy.
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In the rainforest there, a tiny chick the size of a fuzzy, white golf ball perches on a tree limb. — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 13 Oct. 2026 The objects looked like fuzzy blobs like comets, but didn't move like a comet. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Meta has been aggressively countering this consumer distrust with a cute and fuzzy personal AI agent called Muse, which can, among other tasks, shop and check out. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 The politics of the place are fuzzy, and will stay that way, because while the streets are crowded with aliens of all shapes, sizes, and species, being non-human is seemingly looked down upon. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuzzy

Word History

Etymology

perhaps from Low German fussig loose, spongy

First Known Use

1713, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fuzzy was in 1713

Phrases Containing fuzzy

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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuzzy. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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fuzzy

adjective
ˈfəz-ē How to pronounce fuzzy (audio)
fuzzier; fuzziest
1
: covered with or resembling fuzz
2
: not clear : indistinct
a fuzzy picture
3
: being, relating to, or causing pleasant and usually emotional feelings
warm and fuzzy feelings
fuzzily
ˈfəz-ə-lē How to pronounce fuzzy (audio)
adverb
fuzziness
ˈfəz-ē-nəs How to pronounce fuzzy (audio)
noun
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