Pixelated (adjective)

Describing an image that appears coarse or blocky due to low resolution or heavy compression.

Origin:

Derived from the word "pixel", a contraction of "picture element". the use of pixelated as an adjective originates in the late 20th century to describe digital images that have been made coarse or blocky due to low resolution or heavy compression.

Examples:

1. The video was so pixelated that I couldn't make out any details.
2. The pixelated image on the screen made it difficult to read the small text.
3. The photograph was so pixelated that it looked like a painting.
4. The image was pixelated when I enlarged it, but it looked fine at its original size.
5. The video was so pixelated that it was unwatchable.