fuzzier; fuzziest
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
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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For some drinkers, the line dividing the two is fuzzy.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Top Chef: Colorado is a standout of the franchise's back half, a warm and fuzzy season with memorable chefs — RIP Fatima — that's blissfully straightforward.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
For some drinkers, the line dividing the two is fuzzy.
—Kristen Mascia, Parents, 4 Mar. 2025
That date had been a bit fuzzy for some time, as the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had not given its approval for the launch until now.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fuzzy
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“Fuzzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuzzy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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fuzzy
adjective
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
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