nebulous — unclear, vague, or ill-defined
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: unclear, vague, or ill-defined
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnebjələs/
Korean meaning: 모호한, 불분명한, 애매한
Korean pronunciation: **네**뷸러스
Example Sentences
- The CEO's nebulous answer about layoffs made employees even more anxious.
- His dating profile was so nebulous that nobody knew what he actually looked like or did for work.
- The politician's nebulous promises during the campaign disappointed many voters.
nebulous
ADJECTIVE//ˈnebjələs//
unclear, vague, or ill-defined
A presenter's nebulous explanation leaves the entire audience completely confused
Neb asks 'You? Lousy vision!' in the foggy, unclear world
Her nebulous art seems fabulous to the rebellious artist!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'nebula' meaning 'cloud' or 'mist', combined with the diminutive suffix '-ous' (full of). The word entered English in the 16th century and originally referred to cloudiness or haziness before developing its metaphorical sense of vagueness.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's nebulous answer about layoffs made employees even more anxious.”
“His dating profile was so nebulous that nobody knew what he actually looked like or did for work.”
“The politician's nebulous promises during the campaign disappointed many voters.”
“My grandmother's recipe instructions were so nebulous that I ended up ordering pizza instead.”
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