blurred — not clear or sharp in outline or focus; difficult to see or perceive distinctly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not clear or sharp in outline or focus; difficult to see or perceive distinctly
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɜːrd/
Example Sentences
- After studying for 15 hours straight for the civil service exam, his vision became completely blurred, and he started answering questions with his eyes closed.
- The CCTV footage was too blurred to identify the person who stole the exam papers.
- In modern workplaces, the line between work hours and personal time has become increasingly blurred.
blurred
ADJECTIVE[/blɜːrd/]
not clear or sharp in outline or focus; difficult to see or perceive distinctly
Without his glasses, everything on the menu board looked blurred.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The verb 'blur' emerged in mid-16th century Middle English with uncertain etymological roots, likely developing from meanings related to smearing, staining, or making indistinct. Originally used to describe situations where ink or writing on documents would run or become illegible, the term eventually generalized to describe any loss of clarity or sharpness.
Breakdown
blur (to make unclear or smeared) + -ed (past participle and adjectival suffix forming the adjective 'blurred').
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After studying for 15 hours straight for the civil service exam, his vision became completely blurred, and he started answering questions with his eyes closed.”
“The CCTV footage was too blurred to identify the person who stole the exam papers.”
“In modern workplaces, the line between work hours and personal time has become increasingly blurred.”
“My memory of the exam questions is blurred now, but I remember crying afterward.”
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