First Known Use: 1674
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nebulous
adjective neb·u·lous \ˈne-byə-ləs\
: not clear : difficult to see, understand, describe, etc.
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Origin of NEBULOUS
Latin nebulosus misty, from nebula
Related to NEBULOUS
- Synonyms
- ambiguous, arcane, cryptic, dark, deep, Delphic, double-edged, elliptical (or elliptic), enigmatic (also enigmatical), equivocal, fuliginous, inscrutable, murky, mysterious, mystic, obscure, occult, opaque
- Antonyms
- accessible, clear, nonambiguous, obvious, plain, unambiguous, unequivocal
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nebulous
adjective neb·u·lous \ˈne-byə-ləs\
Definition of NEBULOUS for Kids
: not clear : vague
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