blurred

• Beschreibt etwas, das unscharf oder unklar ist, oft in Bezug auf Sehen, Erinnerungen oder Grenzen. Auch für undeutliche Konturen, verschwommene Bilder oder unklare Vorstellungen.

Describes something that is not clear or distinct, often in terms of vision, memory, or boundaries.

1. Not clear or sharpB1formal

   Having an unclear or indistinct outline or appearance.

   Verschwommen

   • The photograph was blurred because the camera moved.
   • His vision became blurred after staring at the screen for hours.
   • The writing on the old sign was blurred and hard to read.

   Synonymecloudyfoggyfuzzyhazyindistinctmistyobscureunclearunfocusedvague

   Antonymeclearcrispdefineddistinctfocusedsharp

2. Unclear or confusedB2formal

   Not clearly defined or understood; vague.

   Verschwommen

   • The line between right and wrong can sometimes be blurred.
   • Her memories of that night are blurred.
   • The distinction between the two concepts is blurred.

   Synonymeambiguousconfuseddimfuzzyhazyindistinctmuddledobscureunclearvague

   Antonymecleardistinctexplicitprecisesharp

• 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