blur

• Substantiv, das etwas Unscharfes, Unklares oder Verschwommenes bezeichnet, sei es im Aussehen, in der Erinnerung oder in der Wahrnehmung.

A noun referring to something that is indistinct, unclear, or hazy in appearance, memory, or perception.

1. Unclear imageB1formal

   Something that is not clearly seen or remembered; a smudge or indistinct shape.

   Unschärfe

   • The photo came out as a blur because the camera was moving.
   • Through the fog, the houses appeared as a blur.
   • His memory of that night is just a blur.

   Synonymefuzzinesshazeindistinctnessobscuritysmudge

   Antonymeclarityfocussharpness

2. Confused stateB2informal

   A state of confusion or lack of clarity in thought or perception.

   Verschwommenheit

   • The last few days have been a blur of activity.
   • Everything was a blur after he hit his head.
   • The party was a blur of music and laughter.

   Synonymebewildermentconfusiondazefoghazemuddle

   Antonymeclarityfocus

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas unklar, unscharf oder schwer erkennbar zu machen oder selbst unklar zu werden.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something unclear or difficult to see, or to become indistinct.

1. Make unclearB1formal

   To make something difficult to see or understand clearly.

   Verschwimmen lassen

   • The rain blurred the windshield, making it hard to drive.
   • Tears blurred her vision as she read the letter.
   • The photographer intentionally blurred the background to focus on the subject.

   Synonymebefogblearcloudconfusedimfogmuddyobscure

   Antonymeclarifydefinefocussharpen

2. Obscure distinctionB2formal

   To make the difference between two things less clear.

   Grenzen verwischen

   • The new policy blurs the line between personal and professional life.
   • His speech blurred the boundaries between fact and fiction.
   • Modern art often blurs the distinction between painting and sculpture.

   Synonymecloudconfusedimfogmuddyobfuscateobscureveil

   Antonymeclarifydelineatedistinguishsharpen

3. Become indistinctB1informal

   To become unclear or indistinct, especially due to speed or movement.

   Unklar werden

   • The landscape blurred as the train sped past.
   • Everything blurred together when I spun around quickly.
   • The words on the page blurred as I grew tired.

   Synonymeblearclouddimfogmistobscure

   Antonymeclarifyfocussharpen