July 22, 2026

Nebulous

adjective

Definition

In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy; unclear or vague. A nebulous plan is one with no clear shape or content.

Example Sentence

“His plans for the future were nebulous at best; he knew only that he wanted something different.”

Etymology

From Latin nebulosus (misty, cloudy), from nebula (mist, cloud).

Scrabble Score

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NEBULOUS scores 10 points in Scrabble.

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