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blurred form

[/blɜːrd fɔːrm/]
nounpl: blurred forms
forma desfocada
1. An unclear or indistinct shape, outline, or figure that lacks sharp definition or clarity
Through the fog, the building appeared as a blurred form in the distance.
Através da neblina, o edifício aparecia como uma forma desfocada à distância.
2. In visual arts or photography, an image or subject that is out of focus or lacks precise edges
The artist deliberately created a blurred form to convey movement.
O artista deliberadamente criou uma forma desfocada para transmitir movimento.
3. Something that is not well-defined or clearly distinguishable
The boundary between the two concepts remained a blurred form in his mind.
A fronteira entre os dois conceitos permanecia uma forma desfocada em sua mente.
Synonyms
vague shapeindistinct formfuzzy outlineobscured figure
Antonyms
sharp formclear outlinedistinct shapewell-defined figure

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma desfocada
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
forma borrada
alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
forma desfocada
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

to see something in blurred form
a blurred form of reality
beyond a blurred form
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