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nebulous

 

[ ˈnɛbjʊləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

In meteorology, nebulous refers to a sky that is covered with or characterized by clouds; clouded; overcast.

Synonyms

cloudy, hazy, overcast

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast predicted a nebulous sky for the entire week.
  • The nebulous conditions made it difficult to see the sun.
Context #2 | Adjective

unclear

When used to describe something unclear or vague, nebulous means hazy, vague, indistinct, or confused.

Synonyms

ambiguous, indistinct, vague

Examples of usage

  • The instructions were so nebulous that no one knew what to do.
  • Her memory of the event was nebulous, as if it had happened in a dream.

Translations

Translations of the word "nebulous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nebuloso

🇮🇳 धुंधला

🇩🇪 nebulös

🇮🇩 kabur

🇺🇦 туманний

🇵🇱 mglisty

🇯🇵 曖昧な

🇫🇷 nébuleux

🇪🇸 nebuloso

🇹🇷 bulanık

🇰🇷 모호한

🇸🇦 غامض

🇨🇿 nejasný

🇸🇰 nejasný

🇨🇳 模糊的

🇸🇮 nejasen

🇮🇸 óljós

🇰🇿 белгісіз

🇬🇪 ბუნდოვანი

🇦🇿 bulanıq

🇲🇽 nebuloso

Etymology

The word nebulous originated in the late 14th century from the Latin word nebulous, meaning cloudy, misty, or foggy. Over time, it evolved to encompass not only physical weather conditions but also abstract concepts of vagueness and uncertainty.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,428, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.