nebulous (Meaning)
nebulous (s)
lacking definite form or limits
lacking definition or definite content
nebulous (a)
of or relating to or resembling a nebula
nebulous (a.)
Cloudy; hazy; misty.
Of, pertaining to, or having the appearance of, a nebula; nebular; cloudlike.
Synonyms & Antonyms of nebulous
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unclear
- confusing
- uncertain
- equivocal
- enigmatic
- inscrutable
- murky
- esoteric
- arcane
- opaque
- occult
- elliptical
- enigmatical
- questionable
- Delphic
- mystic
- deep
- elliptic
Antonyms:
- sure
- explicit
- tangible
- direct
- tangible
- exact
- nonambiguous
- firm
- fathomable
- knowable
- defined
- definite
- visible
- sure
- visible
- defined
- pellucid
- explicit
- fathomable
- definite
- self-evident
- straightforward
- self-evident
- knowable
- direct
- self-explanatory
- nonambiguous
- self-explanatory
- firm
- determined
- exact
- determined
- straightforward
- pellucid
Synonyms:
- impenetrable
- faint
- confounding
- shadowy
- undetermined
- abstruse
- obscurant
- indefinite
- eery
- unknowable
- unanswerable
- obscurantic
- circuitous
- clouded
- dim
- inexplicit
- recondite
- noncommittal
- sphinxlike
- incomprehensible
- difficult
- undefined
- foggy
- unfathomable
- invisible
- double-edged
- masked
- intangible
- inappreciable
- mystifying
- weird
- beclouded
- befogged
- cloaked
- fuzzy
- puzzling
- fuliginous
- eerie
- cloudy
- misty
- obfuscatory
- indecipherable
- indistinguishable
- shrouded
- hazy
- impalpable
- muddy
- bewildering
- perplexing
- obtuse
- indistinct
- indirect
- complicated
- inexact
- baffling
- shaded
- complex
- uncanny
- concealed
- shadowlike
- inexplicable
- disguised
Antonyms:
nebulous Sentence Examples
- The future held a nebulous possibility, both exciting and daunting.
- The witness's account was nebulous and difficult to decipher.
- The cause of the disease remained nebulous, leaving doctors baffled.
- The boundaries of the organization were nebulous, blending public and private interests.
- The nebulous legislation created confusion and uncertainty among businesses.
- The plans for the project were still nebulous, subject to change at a moment's notice.
- The nebulous nature of the allegations made it hard to determine their validity.
- The scientist's observations were nebulous, offering little concrete evidence.
- The nebulous cloud of dust obscured the distant stars from view.
- The nebulous memories of the accident haunted the survivor's dreams.
FAQs About the word nebulous
lacking definite form or limits, of or relating to or resembling a nebula, lacking definition or definite contentCloudy; hazy; misty., Of, pertaining to, or hav
ambiguous, obscure, mysterious, cryptic, dark, vague, unclear, confusing, uncertain, equivocal
strong, unequivocal, strong, intelligible, unequivocal, comprehensible, distinct,obvious, understandable, certain
The future held a nebulous possibility, both exciting and daunting.
The witness's account was nebulous and difficult to decipher.
The cause of the disease remained nebulous, leaving doctors baffled.
The boundaries of the organization were nebulous, blending public and private interests.
