Blurred

/blɜːrd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
To make or become unclear or less distinct.
The rain blurred the view through the car windows.
To confuse or mix up.
The events of the party blurred in his mind after all the drinks.
adjective
Not clear or distinct; made indistinct.
The photograph was so blurred that I couldn't make out the faces.
Difficult to distinguish or see clearly.
Her memory of that day was blurred, making it hard to recall the details.

Etymology

Past participle of 'blur', from Middle English 'bore', meaning to make dim.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blurred lines:
Concepts that are not clearly defined or are vague in meaning.
blurred vision:
A condition where objects appear out of focus.
blurred boundaries:
Unclear limits or distinctions between categories.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

In a confused state, often due to intoxication.
He was so blurred after the party that he couldn't find his way home.
To have unclear memories or perceptions.
That night is all a bit blurred for me.