What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fuzzy
Example
The picture was fuzzy and hard to make out. [fuzzy: adjective]
Example
I have a fuzzy memory of what happened that night. [fuzzy: adjective]
indistinct
Example
The outline of the building was indistinct in the fog. [indistinct: adjective]
Example
I heard an indistinct whisper coming from the other room. [indistinct: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fuzzy is more commonly used than indistinct in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fuzzy and indistinct?
Both fuzzy and indistinct are relatively informal words and can be used in casual conversations or writing.
