Pronunciation: /ˈnɛbjələs/

Definitions of nebulous

adjective describing something that is unclear, vague, or not easily defined

Example Sentences

A1 The concept of time travel in movies can be nebulous for young children.

A2 She had a nebulous idea of what she wanted to do after graduation.

B1 The instructions for assembling the furniture were nebulous and hard to follow.

B2 The company's nebulous marketing strategy led to confusion among consumers.

C1 The novel's ending left readers with a nebulous sense of closure.

C2 The artist's abstract paintings were praised for their nebulous beauty.

Examples of nebulous in a Sentence

formal The concept of time is often seen as nebulous and difficult to define.

informal I heard some nebulous rumors about the new project at work.

slang I don't trust him, he's always so nebulous about his plans.

figurative Her thoughts were like a nebulous cloud, constantly shifting and changing.

Grammatical Forms of nebulous

past tense

nebulized

plural

nebulouses

comparative

more nebulous

superlative

most nebulous

present tense

nebulizes

future tense

will nebulate

perfect tense

has nebulized

continuous tense

is nebulizing

singular

nebulous

positive degree

nebulous

infinitive

to nebulize

gerund

nebulizing

participle

nebulized

Origin and Evolution of nebulous

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nebulous' originated from the Latin word 'nebulosus', meaning cloudy or foggy.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'nebulous' has come to be used figuratively to describe something vague, unclear, or lacking definite form.