Hazy
ˈheɪzi
Definitions
2 meaningsCharacterized by or full of haze; not clear, distinct, or precise.
ˈheɪzi
Obscured by mist, smoke, or lack of clarity.
The air was hazy after the forest fire.
💡 Simply: Imagine looking through a window on a foggy day. Everything is a little blurry and you can't see things clearly. That's what 'hazy' means: unclear or foggy.
👶 For kids: When it's hazy, it's like there's a little bit of fog, so you can't see things very clearly.
More Examples
The details of the contract were hazy.
She had a hazy recollection of her childhood.
The road became hazy as the rain started to fall.
How It's Used
"The morning was hazy with fog."
"Her memories of the event are hazy."
Lacking clarity, precision, or certainty; vague or confused.
ˈheɪzi
Unclear or vague in thought or feeling.
She had a hazy memory of the incident.
💡 Simply: Imagine your thoughts or memories are a little blurry, like looking through a window on a foggy day. You don't remember things very well or understand things clearly. That's being 'hazy' with your thoughts.
👶 For kids: When your thoughts are hazy, it's like your brain is a little foggy, and you can't remember things very well.
More Examples
The instructions were hazy and difficult to follow.
He was feeling a bit hazy after waking up.
The concept of the law felt hazy to many people.
How It's Used
"He felt hazy about his future."
"The protagonist had a hazy understanding of the situation."
Synonyms
From Middle English *hase*, from Old English *hæs* (“mist, haze”).
The word 'hazy' has been used in English since the early 17th century, often referring to atmospheric conditions and later extended to describe unclear concepts or memories.
Memory tip
Think of a foggy day – the details are unclear and indistinct.