Meaning & use
Indistinct
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Not clearly defined or perceptible; blurred or vague.
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The old photograph showed only an indistinct figure standing by the door.
Through the fog, the ship's outline was indistinct against the horizon.
A note on using this word
Often used to describe sounds, images, or memories that lack sharp definition.
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