nebulous
adjective
hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.
nebulousness
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a word derived from
nebulous.
Example Sentences
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Celebrity chefs aren’t anything new, but with the advent of competitive TV cooking, the definition of a “celebrity” chef has expanded to the point of nebulousness.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 30, 2017
That nebulousness is the play’s most ingenious aspect, and also its most irritating.
From New York Times ● Jun. 22, 2017
Uncritical use of the term contributes to its overall nebulousness and makes it increasingly difficult to know what somebody means when they talk about trolling.
From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2016
There were plenty of critics after the fact, and Justice Clarence Thomas dissented, with Justice Samuel Alito, while siding with the majority, criticizing the nebulousness of the decision’s reasoning.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 6, 2015
Clouds, mentioned in terms of the newspaper and the club, are dingy masses of nebulousness under which the dubious politician, company promoter, or other merchant of hot air is hidden from open attack and exposure.
From Cavalry of the Clouds by Bott, Alan
