hazed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /heɪzd/
KK: /heɪzd/
adjective
Definition
Having a clouded or unclear appearance, often due to exposure to light or other factors.
Example
The hazed glass made it difficult to see through.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: hazer
Superlative: hazest
Conversation
Did you see the sunset yesterday?
Yeah, it looked really beautiful, but the view was a bit hazed by the clouds.
I thought it was still pretty amazing, though!
Definitely, even with the hazed effect, it had a nice vibe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clouded
foggy
blurred
Antonyms
clear
sharp
focused
verb
Definition
To make something unclear or confused, often by covering it with a mist or fog; in a social context, it can refer to subjecting someone to humiliating or confusing experiences, often as a form of initiation.
Example
The new students felt hazed during the initiation ceremony.
Tense Forms
Past: hazed
Past Participle: hazed
Conversation
Do you remember when we got hazed during orientation?
Yeah, that was such a crazy experience!
I can't believe they actually made us do that silly challenge.
Root Explanation
Hazed → The word originates from the term 'haze' (from Middle English *hasen*, meaning to make dim or obscure) combined with the suffix '-ed' (indicating a past action). The word 'hazed' refers to having been subjected to a process that obscures or confuses, often used in the context of initiation rituals.
Memory Tip
Think of 'haze' as making something unclear or dim, and remember that 'hazed' means something has been made unclear or obscured in the past.
Visually Confused Words
unhazed
mazed
hazle
dazed