imprecise
This word is often used in professional or academic settings to describe data, measurements, or language that isn't quite right. It is more formal than saying something is "sloppy" or "wrong." Use it when you want to be polite about a mistake or a lack of detail. When describing people, calling someone "imprecise" usually refers to their way of speaking or working rather than their personality.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Maya is trying to coordinate a group dinner while Ryan is mid-game.
Maya
Stop being so imprecise. Give me an actual time or I'm counting you out.
Ryan
chill, i'll be there aroundish 7
💡
Maya is frustrated by Ryan's lack of a specific time. The use of 'counting you out' is a phrasal verb meaning to exclude someone from a plan. Ryan's use of 'aroundish' emphasizes the vagueness that Maya is criticizing as being 'imprecise'.
Meanings
adjective
Not exact or accurate; lacking in precision.
"The witness gave an imprecise description of the suspect's height."
adjective
Vague or not clearly defined in expression.
"His imprecise language left the team confused about the project deadlines."