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Learn a Word Daily — Nebulous
Today’s word is "Nebulous": Vague or ill-defined.
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Word of the Day · January 14, 2026
Nebulous
NEB-yuh-lus · adjective

Definition

Vague or ill-defined.

Pronunciation

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Origin & Etymology

From Latin nebula, meaning “mist” or “cloud.”

Nuance

Nebulous describes things that feel “cloudy”—plans, explanations, even memories.

Usage

“We left the meeting with a nebulous sense of what happens next.”

Fun Fact

Astronomical nebulae are giant clouds of gas and dust—so nebulous is “cloudy” in the most literal way.
 

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