nebulous

• Décrit quelque chose de vague, d'indéfini ou qui manque de forme ou de limites claires, notamment en parlant d'idées, de concepts ou d'images.

Describes something that is vague, unclear, or lacking definite form or boundaries.

1. Vague or unclearC1formal

   Lacking definite form, shape, or content; not clearly understood or defined.

   Vague ou flou

   • The concept was still nebulous in his mind.
   • Her explanation was too nebulous to be helpful.
   • The company's future plans remain nebulous.

   Synonymesambiguousfuzzyhazyimpreciseindefiniteindistinctmurkyobscureunclearvague

   Antonymesclearconcretedefinitedistinctexplicitprecisespecifictangible

2. Cloud-likeC2formal

   Resembling a cloud or haze; indistinct in appearance.

   Nuageux, brumeux

   • A nebulous mist hung over the valley.
   • The distant mountains appeared nebulous through the fog.
   • The nebula had a nebulous, ethereal quality.

   Synonymescloudydimfoggyhazymistyobscuresmokyvaporous

   Antonymescleardistinctsharp