FUZZY Synonyms: 107 Similar and Opposite Words

fuzzy

adjective

ˈfə-zē

Definition of fuzzy

as in shaggy

made of or resembling hair wore a fuzzy red wig at the Halloween party

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as in vague

not expressed in precise terms the specifics of the program proposed by the candidate are rather fuzzy, perhaps intentionally so

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as in faint

not seen or understood clearly saw a fuzzy outline through the fog

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Recent Examples of fuzzy When requirements are fuzzy, agents produce fuzzy output—just at much higher speed and volume. — Vaibhav Gujral, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 Bringing a beloved line of fragrances from the ’90s to 2026 isn’t all warm, fuzzy feelings and rainbows, though. — Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 27 July 2026 Julie Beck tries to attach some numbers to a fuzzy phase of life. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 July 2026 Alternatively, these criss-cross fuzzy slippers are only $10, and this 62%-off pair is made with memory foam. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fuzzy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fuzzy

Adjective

The pile is less shaggy and the patterns lean geometric over minimalist.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
At its best, that instinct lends his comedies a shaggy warmth and a conspiratorial mood that suggests the filmmaker, character, and even viewers are all surviving the humiliation of modern intimacy together.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of shaggy

Adjective

What happens after that is committed to the good common sense of the client who usually leaves that office with only vague notions about what has been done so far and what needs to be done in the future.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
And the former state attorney general has generally kept his campaign promises broad and vague.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

Your morning of chores or physical activity has imbued you with a sense of achievement and a faint, pleasurable languor.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Because the new moon coincides almost exactly with the shower’s maximum, moonlight won’t wash out faint meteors, making 2026 one of the best Perseid displays in recent memory.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

Her work often features naked women, sagging breasts, and hairy legs.

— Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Some plants are less likely to get eaten than others, namely, plants with strong fragrance and to a lesser extent, things that are hairy or heavily textured.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

Definition of hairy

Adjective

Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors who say problems at the property have persisted for years.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Across the hall, in a lavender family room, a vintage TV installation by Jennifer stands in a corner playing hazy family videos and iconic cultural moments such as James Brown’s famously bizarre 1988 CNN interview on a loop.

— Jewel Wicker, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of hazy

Adjective

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has had a rough year, and in a cynical way, that makes for great TV.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
When the economy hits rougher patches, employers curtail hiring or tend to favor experienced workers, businesses lean more on technology to fill any labor gaps, and some consumers pull back on discretionary spending.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rough

Adjective

Just below, the most ambiguous passage of the work refuses legibility altogether, blending the whites and grays of the child’s shirt with the tones of her fingers and the blue fabric of the chair behind them.

— Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
This is particularly true for limited series — or any series with ambiguous renewals.

— Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of ambiguous

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