nebulous

The word “nebulous” has 3 syllables: neb-u-lous

It's pronounced as /ˈnɛbjʊləs/


What is synonym and antonym for nebulous?

In the thesaurus, “nebulous” has 12 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for nebulous along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for nebulous

Antonyms for nebulous

  • accessible
  • bright
  • certain
  • clear
  • comprehensible
  • definite
  • distinct
  • evident
  • intelligible
  • legible
  • obvious
  • plain
  • strong
  • sure
  • unambiguous
  • understandable
  • unequivocal

Meanings of nebulous

  • adjective
    1. In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
    2. Vague or ill-defined.
    3. Relating to a nebula or nebulae.

Example Sentences

  • The concept of time travel remains a nebulous idea in scientific theory.
  • His explanation of the project's timeline was rather nebulous, leaving us uncertain about the deadlines.
  • She had only a nebulous understanding of the political situation in the region.
  • The artist's paintings often depict nebulous landscapes, inviting interpretation from the viewer.
  • The company's plans for expansion were still nebulous, with no clear strategy outlined.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nebulous, such as: accessible, ambiguous, amorphous, bright, certain, clear, comprehensible.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • black
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  • cloudy
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  • dirty
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  • drab
  • dreary
  • dull
  • faded
  • foggy
  • frosty
  • frowned
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  • hazy
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  • shadowy
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  • spoiled
  • stained
  • stared
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obfuscated

  • ambiguous
  • blurred
  • blurry
  • clouded
  • cloudy
  • complicated
  • confused
  • cryptic
  • dim
  • dirty
  • dull
  • dusky
  • enigmatic
  • equivocal
  • faint
  • foggy
  • frosty
  • fuzzy
  • gloomy
  • hazy
  • impenetrable
  • incomprehensible
  • indistinct
  • misty
  • murky
  • mushy
  • mysterious
  • nebulous
  • obscure
  • opaque
  • overcast
  • smoky
  • soupy
  • thick
  • unclear
  • unintelligible
  • unknowable
  • vague

obfuscatory

  • hieroglyphic
  • hieroglyphical
  • incomprehensible
  • indecipherable
  • indistinct
  • inexplicable
  • mysterious
  • nebulous
  • obscure
  • opaque
  • puzzling
  • vague

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