Meaning & use
nebulous
Vague, unclear, or lacking a definite form or shape.
See it in a sentence
Her plans for the future remained nebulous even after months of discussion.
The contract used nebulous language that both sides later interpreted differently.
A note on using this word
Nebulous comes from the Latin word for cloud and describes ideas or shapes without clear boundaries, similar to 'hazy' but more formal.
Words with a similar meaning
vaguehazy
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Words with an opposite meaning
cleardefinite
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