nebulous
Say it: NEB-yuh-lus /ˈnɛbjələs/ · adjective
What “nebulous” means
Too vague to have a clear shape or meaning.
More precisely: Vague, unclear or poorly defined.
Example: “"Be more strategic" is nebulous feedback — what should I actually do?”
When to use it
In fairly formal criticism, when a goal, idea or plan is too vague to tell what it actually involves.
Memory trick
Latin nebula means mist or cloud. Picture an idea with blurry, cloudy edges.
Similar words
vague, hazy, ill-defined
Where it comes from
From Latin nebula, "mist, cloud."
Quick check
Your group wants to 'do something amazing', but nobody can explain what that means. The plan is…
nebulous or ambitious?
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nebulous
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