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nebulous

[/ˈnebjələs/]
adjective
nebuloso
1. Hazy, cloudy, or unclear in form or appearance
The nebulous cloud formations stretched across the sky.
As formações de nuvens nebulosas se estendiam pelo céu.
2. Vague, ill-defined, or lacking clear form in thought or expression
His nebulous plan lacked specific details and concrete steps.
Seu plano nebuloso carecia de detalhes específicos e passos concretos.
3. Relating to or resembling a nebula (in astronomy)
The telescope revealed nebulous structures in deep space.
O telescópio revelou estruturas nebulosas no espaço profundo.
Synonyms
vagueunclearhazycloudyindistinctfuzzyambiguousindefinite
Antonyms
cleardistinctdefiniteprecisesharpexplicittangible

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nebuloso
Standard usage for both literal and figurative meanings
São Paulo
nebuloso
Common in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
nebuloso
Standard Portuguese usage, equivalent to Brazilian
General Brazilian
vago
Alternative for vague or unclear meanings

Related Idioms & Phrases

nebulous concept
nebulous future
nebulous boundaries
nebulous distinction
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