Blur

/blɜːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vague or indistinct outline or shape.

The photograph was just a blur because it was taken too quickly.

A state of mental confusion or forgetfulness.

After the long meeting, he felt a blur in his thoughts.

verb

To make or become unclear or indistinct.

The rain blurred the view through the window.

To obscure or cloud (someone's vision or thoughts).

Her tears blurred her vision as she watched the sad movie.

Middle English 'b Å luren', probably of Scandinavian origin.

blur the lines

To make a distinction between things less clear.

in a blur

In a state of confusion or lack of clarity.

blurred vision

Impaired sight where objects are indistinct.

smudge

A stain or mark that obscures clarity.

fog

Condensed water vapor in the atmosphere causing obscurity.

haze

A slight obscuration of the air caused by fine suspended particles.

To lose focus or clarity in conversation or thought.

After that drink, everything just started to blur for me.

To mix together in a confusing way.

When he told that story, the details just blurred together.