Word meaning
nebulous
adjective · NEB-yuh-lus
What does nebulous mean?
Nebulous means unclear, vague, or ill-defined.
Nebulous in a sentence
“The plan was still nebulous, with no dates or budget.”
Synonyms for nebulous
- vague
- hazy
- fuzzy
Where does nebulous come from?
From Latin nebula, "mist, cloud."
How to remember nebulous
- Say it out loud a few times: NEB-yuh-lus.
- Write one sentence of your own using nebulous, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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