Definition

The quality or state of being unclear or not sharp in appearance.

Example

The blurriness of the photo made it hard to see the details.

Conversation

Have you noticed the blurriness in the photos I took at the park?

Yeah, I saw that; it’s a bit distracting.

I think it might be due to low light conditions.

That makes sense, but it’s still a nice memory.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Blurriness is formed from "blur" (of uncertain origin, possibly from Middle English "blurren", meaning to make dim or indistinct) and the suffix "-iness" (meaning the quality of). The word "blurriness" refers to the quality of being unclear or indistinct.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'blur' which means to make something unclear, and the suffix '-iness' indicates a quality. So, blurriness is the quality of being unclear.

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