Definition

The state of being unclear or blurry, often referring to vision or appearance.

Example

After a long night of studying, I woke up with a sense of bleariness in my eyes.

Conversation

I woke up this morning with such a feeling of bleariness in my eyes.

I know what you mean; it can be hard to shake off that grogginess.

Yeah, it makes it tough to focus on anything right away.

Maybe a strong cup of coffee will help clear it up!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bleariness → It is formed from "blear" (from Middle English *blere*, meaning to make dim or obscure) and "-iness" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). The word "bleariness" refers to the state of being dim or unclear, often used to describe vision or appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'dim' or 'obscured' ('blear') and how that creates a state of being unclear or blurry.

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