nebulous
adjective/ˈnɛbjələs/
Frequency rank: #16,467 most common English word
Meaning
unclear, vague, or lacking definite form.
Example sentence
The scientist's explanation of the new theory was so nebulous that most of the audience left feeling confused.
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