fuzzy
gb/fˈʌzi/ us/fˈʌzi/
A2
Inglés
~ 9800
homályos, nem tiszta, bolyhos, pihés, kótyagos, kába, szívmelengető, meleg, jóleső érzést kelt, fuzzy
B1
1
homályos
B1
nem tiszta
A2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is fuzzy
The TV signal is so weak that the picture is fuzzy and hard to watch.
Annyira gyenge a tévéjel, hogy homályos a kép, és alig lehet nézni.
Zooming in too much made the photo look fuzzy and grainy.
A túl nagy nagyítás miatt a fotó homályosnak és szemcsésnek látszott.
The recording turned out fuzzy because the microphone was too far away.
I could only see a fuzzy shape through the foggy window.
The old security camera gives a fuzzy image of the parking lot.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The photo is fuzzy, so I cannot see your face.
Homályos a fotó, ezért nem látom az arcodat.
The sound on this video is fuzzy and not clear.
A videó hangja zavaros, nem tiszta.
The letters on the screen look fuzzy to me.
Through the dirty glass, the cat looks fuzzy.
My old TV has a fuzzy picture at night.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "fuzzy" with "foggy". Use "fuzzy" for unclear images or sounds (a fuzzy photo, a fuzzy recording), and "foggy" mainly for weather or a confused mind (a foggy morning, a foggy memory).
Significado
Blurry or unclear in sight or sound
Colocaciones
fuzzy picture
|fuzzy image
|fuzzy screen
|fuzzy video
|fuzzy sound
|fuzzy reception
Sinónimos
blurry (Very close in meaning, often used mainly for sight; slightly more informal in tone.)
Antónimos
sharp (Describes an image or sound that is very clear and well-defined.)
Temas
technology
|communication
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Not clear to see or hear; blurry or hard to make out.
Blurry or indistinct, without clear detail in appearance or sound.
A2
2
Patrón de uso:
[something] is fuzzy
She pulled on a fuzzy sweater to stay warm in the chilly room.
Felvett egy bolyhos pulóvert, hogy ne fázzon a hűvös szobában.
The peach was so fuzzy that it tickled my lips when I took a bite.
Az őszibarack annyira pihés volt, hogy csiklandozta az ajkamat, amikor beleharaptam.
The baby held a small fuzzy toy rabbit while she slept.
These fuzzy socks keep my feet warm on cold nights.
The kitten's ears were tiny and fuzzy, with soft hair all over.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The blanket is very fuzzy and warm.
A takaró nagyon bolyhos és meleg.
I like your fuzzy hat; it looks soft.
Tetszik a bolyhos sapkád; puhának néz ki.
The little dog has fuzzy ears.
This peach feels fuzzy on the outside.
She bought a pair of fuzzy pink socks.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "furry" instead of "fuzzy" for clothes or objects. "Furry" usually suggests thicker, longer hair like an animal’s fur, while "fuzzy" is more common for short soft hairs or soft fabrics (a fuzzy blanket, not usually a furry blanket).
Significado
Soft and slightly hairy
Colocaciones
fuzzy sweater
|fuzzy blanket
|fuzzy socks
|fuzzy toy
|fuzzy peach
|fuzzy fabric
Sinónimos
fluffy (Focuses more on being light and soft, often thicker than "fuzzy"; "fuzzy" often suggests short, fine hairs.)
Antónimos
smooth (Describes a surface with no hairs or bumps, the opposite of slightly hairy or textured.)
Temas
objects
|animals
|daily_life
|clothing
Definición
Soft and a little hairy to touch, like fur or a soft peach.
Covered with or made of fine, soft hairs or fibers that give a gentle, slightly hairy texture.
B1
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
[someone] feels fuzzy
I always feel fuzzy for a few hours after taking that allergy medicine.
Miután beveszem azt az allergiagyógyszert, mindig kótyagos vagyok néhány óráig.
After the long flight and no sleep, my brain was too fuzzy to focus on work.
A hosszú repülőút és az alváshiány után annyira kótyagos voltam, hogy nem tudtam a munkára koncentrálni.
He woke up still a little fuzzy from the painkillers.
Being dehydrated can make you feel fuzzy and unable to concentrate.
She felt fuzzy and lightheaded, so she decided not to drive.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I feel fuzzy when I do not sleep enough.
Kótyagosnak érzem magam, ha nem alszom eleget.
My head is fuzzy after the strong cold medicine.
Az erős megfázás elleni gyógyszertől ködös a fejem.
He was too fuzzy to remember the number.
After the surgery, she felt fuzzy and weak.
If you drink too much alcohol, you can feel fuzzy.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "fuzzy" in this sense means "stupid". It does not mean a person is stupid; it means their mind is temporarily not clear, often because of tiredness, sickness, or medicine.
Significado
Mentally confused or unclear
Colocaciones
feel fuzzy
|fuzzy head
|fuzzy-headed
|mentally fuzzy
|a bit fuzzy
Sinónimos
groggy (Suggests being weak and unsteady, often after sleep, illness, or drugs; similar mental confusion but sometimes more physical.)
Antónimos
clear-headed (Describes someone who can think quickly and logically without confusion.)
Temas
health
|emotions
|daily_life
Definición
Not able to think clearly; your mind feels slow or confused, often because you are tired or sick.
Feeling mentally unclear, slow, or confused, especially due to tiredness, illness, or the effect of drugs or alcohol.
B2
4
homályos
B1
Patrón de uso:
[something] is fuzzy
I have a fuzzy idea of what I want to say, but I haven't planned the details.
Homályos elképzelésem van arról, mit akarok mondani, de a részleteket még nem terveztem meg.
The law is too fuzzy on this point, so different judges interpret it differently.
A törvény ezen a ponton túl homályos, ezért a különböző bírák eltérően értelmezik.
My memory of that summer is pretty fuzzy now.
The company’s policy on working from home is still a bit fuzzy.
The edges of the concept are fuzzy, and people disagree about what counts.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I only have a fuzzy idea of the plan.
Csak homályos elképzelésem van a tervről.
The rules are fuzzy, so people are confused.
A szabályok nem egyértelműek, ezért az emberek összezavarodnak.
My memory of my first day at school is fuzzy.
Her explanation was fuzzy and hard to follow.
The limit between work and free time can be fuzzy.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "fuzzy" for any kind of confusion. Use this sense mainly for unclear ideas, rules, limits, or memories (a fuzzy idea, a fuzzy line), not for simple lack of knowledge ("I don't know" is better than "It is fuzzy" in that case).
Significado
Vague or not clearly defined
Colocaciones
fuzzy idea
|fuzzy definition
|fuzzy boundary
|fuzzy memory
|fuzzy thinking
|fuzzy rules
Sinónimos
vague (Very close in meaning; often slightly more formal and used widely for unclear ideas or statements.)
Antónimos
precise (Emphasizes being exact, with clear details and no uncertainty.)
Temas
thinking
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definición
Not clear or exact; it is hard to say exactly what it is or where the limit is.
Not exact or clearly defined; lacking clear limits, structure, or detail, especially in ideas, rules, explanations, or memories.
B2
INFORMAL
5
Patrón de uso:
[something] makes [someone] feel fuzzy (inside)
That movie always gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling at the end.
Az a film a végén mindig meleg, jóleső érzéssel tölt el.
The way he talks about his kids makes me feel all fuzzy inside.
Ahogy a gyerekeiről beszél, attól egészen elönt a melegség.
Holiday songs make people nostalgic and a little fuzzy around this time of year.
Her smile gave him a fuzzy feeling he couldn’t quite explain.
The ad is designed to create a fuzzy emotional connection with the brand.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
This story makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
Ez a történet meleg, jóleső érzéssel tölt el.
Seeing old friends gives me a fuzzy feeling inside.
Amikor régi barátokat látok, meleg, jóleső érzés tölt el.
The cute puppy video made everyone feel fuzzy.
I like songs that make me feel warm and fuzzy.
Her kind words gave him a fuzzy feeling.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think this sense is negative because of other meanings of "fuzzy". In this emotional use, "fuzzy" is positive and often used together with "warm" (a warm, fuzzy feeling).
Significado
Giving a warm, tender feeling
Colocaciones
warm and fuzzy
|fuzzy feeling
|feel all fuzzy inside
|gives me a fuzzy feeling
Sinónimos
cozy (Often describes physical comfort, but also a similar safe, warm emotional feeling.)
Antónimos
cold (In this emotional sense, describes something that feels distant, unkind, or without warmth.)
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|popular_culture
Definición
Making you feel warm, happy, and loved inside.
Giving a warm, gentle, and pleasant emotional feeling, often of affection, comfort, or nostalgia.
C1
TECHNICAL
6
fuzzy
C2
Patrón de uso:
fuzzy [noun]
The washing machine uses fuzzy logic to adjust the cycle automatically.
A mosógép fuzzy logikát használ, hogy automatikusan beállítsa a mosási programot.
Fuzzy sets allow each element to have a degree of membership between zero and one.
A fuzzy halmazok lehetővé teszik, hogy minden elem tagsági foka nulla és egy közé essen.
They implemented a fuzzy matching algorithm to link similar customer records.
Fuzzy control systems are popular in consumer electronics for handling uncertain input.
The course includes an introduction to fuzzy inference methods.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
In fuzzy logic, something can be partly true.
A fuzzy logikában valami részben is lehet igaz.
A fuzzy set can include an item a little or a lot.
Egy fuzzy halmaz egy elemet kisebb vagy nagyobb mértékben is tartalmazhat.
Some smart machines use fuzzy rules to make choices.
We studied fuzzy matching in our computer science class.
Fuzzy control can help machines work better with noisy data.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think "fuzzy logic" just means "bad" or "confused" thinking. In technical fields, "fuzzy logic" is a formal mathematical system, not a criticism.
Significado
Using fuzzy logic or sets
Colocaciones
fuzzy logic
|fuzzy set
|fuzzy control
|fuzzy matching
|fuzzy inference
Sinónimos
approximate (General term for not exact; in technical contexts, fuzzy systems are a specific structured way to handle approximation.)
Antónimos
crisp (Technical opposite in set theory and logic, where membership or truth is only fully true or fully false.)
Temas
science
|technology
|mathematics
Definición
In math and computer science, using rules where something can be partly true and partly false, not only true or false.
Relating to systems of logic or mathematics that allow degrees of truth or membership between completely true and completely false, rather than only two fixed values.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
fuzzy
AFI
GB/fˈʌzi/
US/fˈʌzi/
Sílabas y acento
fuzzy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (fuzzy)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: fuzzy
- Comparative: fuzzier
- Superlative: fuzziest
Familia de palabras
Forms
fuzzier
adjective
fuzziest
adjective
Core family
fuzz
noun
fuzziness
noun
Related words
fuzzily
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
clear
adjective A2
Expresiones
fuzzy logic
1/fˈʌzi lˈɑd͡ʒɪk/
fixed phrase
technical
Logic with degrees of truth
A kind of logic in math and computer science where things can be partly true and partly false, not only true or false.
Ejemplos
- The course includes a unit on fuzzy logic and its applications.
- Many modern appliances now use fuzzy logic to adjust their settings.
- Fuzzy logic can handle uncertainty better than simple on‑off rules.
fuzzy math
1/fˈʌzi mˈæθ/
idiom
informal
Dishonest or sloppy calculations
Numbers or calculations that are not correct, often in a way that seems dishonest or meant to trick people.
Ejemplos
- Critics accused the campaign of using fuzzy math in its budget promises.
- Those sales projections look like fuzzy math to me.
- He tried some fuzzy math to make the deal seem better than it really was.
warm and fuzzy
1/wˈɔɹm ˈænd fˈʌzi/
idiom
informal
Emotionally warm and comforting
Making you feel safe, loved, and happy inside.
Ejemplos
- The commercial is designed to give viewers a warm and fuzzy feeling about the brand.
- Spending time with my grandparents always makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
- It’s a sweet, warm and fuzzy movie that the whole family can enjoy.
warm fuzzies
1/wˈɔɹm futsiz/
idiom
informal
Little feelings of warmth and kindness
Small, happy feelings of love, kindness, or thanks that you get from nice words or actions.
Ejemplos
- Compliment cards are a simple way to give people warm fuzzies at work.
- The movie is full of warm fuzzies and sentimental moments.
- Volunteering at the shelter always gives me the warm fuzzies.
warm fuzzy feeling
1/wˈɔɹm fˈʌzi fˈilɪŋ/
fixed phrase
informal
Pleasant feeling of warmth and affection
A nice feeling of love, kindness, or comfort inside your body.
Ejemplos
- Helping someone in need always gives me a warm fuzzy feeling.
- The song brings back memories and that warm fuzzy feeling from childhood.
- Teachers often say they get a warm fuzzy feeling when former students visit.