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nebulous
This term evokes a sense of cloudiness or haze, whether literal or figurative. When describing ideas or plans, it suggests a frustrating lack of precision or a deliberate attempt to avoid commitment, carrying a slightly negative connotation of ambiguity or confusion.
In a physical or astronomical sense, it describes a soft, blurred boundary where one thing blends into another. It is more descriptive and evocative than the word vague, often implying a shimmering or ethereal quality rather than just a lack of detail.
Meanings
Examples
His plans for the future are still rather nebulous.
The company provided a nebulous answer regarding the layoffs.
Stop being so nebulous and tell me exactly what you want.
A nebulous shape drifted through the corridor of the haunted house.
The ghost appeared as a nebulous mist that defied all logic.
The telescope captured a stunning image of a nebulous gas cloud.
Early astronomers described the Milky Way as a nebulous band of light.