Definition

The condition of being unclear or not sharp, often related to images or thoughts that are not well-defined.

Example

The fuzziness of the picture made it hard to see the details.

Conversation

Have you noticed the fuzziness in the picture on my phone?

Yeah, it looks a bit blurry. Did you drop it?

I think it just has that fuzziness from the old lens.

That makes sense! Maybe it's time to clean it up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fuzziness → It is formed from "fuzzy" (originating from the adjective form of "fuzz", which comes from the Middle English "fuz", meaning soft or downy) and "-ness" (a suffix meaning the state or quality of). The word "fuzziness" refers to the quality of being fuzzy or soft in texture or appearance.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fuzzy' describing something soft or downy, and remember that 'fuzziness' means the quality of being soft or unclear.

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