The term "blurry" has expanded beyond its use to describe unclear vision to include metaphorical meanings in the realm of cognition, emotions, and experiences. It is used in literature and daily life to describe any state of confusion or lack of clarity, whether related to perception, thought, or feeling. "Blurry" images in photography are often intentionally created to evoke mystery or dreamlike qualities, while in everyday speech, it may refer to anything that is hard to understand or grasp, symbolizing ambiguity or lack of focus.
No exact match translations found for 'blurry' in oriya.
Word 'blurry' in Other Languages
- blurry in Assamese অসমীয়া
- blurry in Bengali বাংলা
- blurry in Bodo बड़ो
- blurry in Dogri डोगरी
- blurry in English
- blurry in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- blurry in Hindi हिन्दी
- blurry in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- blurry in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- blurry in Konkani कोंकणी
- blurry in Maithili মৈথিলী
- blurry in Malayalam മലയാളം
- blurry in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- blurry in Marathi मराठी
- blurry in Nepali नेपाली
- blurry in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- blurry in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- blurry in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- blurry in Santali
- blurry in Sindhi سنڌي
- blurry in Tamil தமிழ்
- blurry in Telugu తెలుగు
- blurry in Urdu اُردُو
Blurry
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
/ˈblɜːri/
Definitions
- Not clear or distinct; vague or hazy in appearance.
- Unclear or muddled in thought or memory.
Usage Examples
- The photograph turned out blurry due to a shaky camera.
- He felt a blurry sense of confusion after hearing the news.
- She tried to recall the events, but everything felt blurry in her mind.
Etymology
Derived from the word "blur," which comes from Old English "blyr," meaning "to make unclear," with the suffix "-y" indicating the quality of being blurred or unclear. The word "blurry" emerged in the early 19th century to describe indistinctness in both physical and metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
Indistinct, unclear, hazy, foggy, smeared, fuzzy, vague, nebulous.
Antonyms
Clear, distinct, sharp, focused, precise, lucid.
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi | धुंधला | Dhundhla |
| Spanish | Borrroso | Bo-roh-so |
| French | Flou | Floo |
| German | Verschwommen | Fer-shvo-men |
| Chinese | 模糊的 | Móhú de |
| Arabic | ضبابي | Dhabaabiy |
| Russian | Размытый | Raz-my-ty |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Some dialects may soften the "r" sound, making it sound like "bluh-ree" rather than "bluh-ree." In informal speech, the vowel sounds might merge into a more relaxed "blur-ee" in certain regions.
Historical Usage
The term "blurry" has been used since the early 19th century to describe indistinct images and later extended to other forms of indistinctness, including mental states, emotions, and memories. Initially, it was predominantly used for visual descriptions, but its metaphorical use grew in the 20th century.
Cultural Nuances
In various cultures, "blurry" can symbolize confusion, uncertainty, or a lack of clarity. It can be used to describe not only physical conditions but also psychological states such as vague memories or unclear thoughts, often evoking feelings of unease or introspection.