ill-defined
5
6.5
- adjective
- /ɪl dɪˈfaɪnd/
:
mal definido
- The little girl's face located an ill-defined position between confusion and delight.
- an ill-defined problem
- an ill-defined mission
- an ill-defined concept
And you're saying that this concept of complexity is ill defined when you grounded to space-time.
- And you're saying that this concept of complexity is ill defined when you grounded to space-time.
- We don't often ask ourselves that, but it is a very ill defined phenomenon and that makes it hard to pin down.
Examples
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As such, the policy remains ill-defined, with the main goal being the unattainable objective of reducing drug use.
Academic text (2007) -
We don't often ask ourselves that, but it is a very ill defined phenomenon and that makes it hard to pin down.
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Rather, it resulted from ill-defined expectations, poor communication, and a lack of clear administrative policies.
Academic text (2014) -
Congress continues to pass an increasing number of broad, ill-defined statutes.
Academic text (2017) -
Therefore, long-term goals and consequences are left ill-defined or, on occasion, not considered at all.
Academic text (1995) -
The mission changed from a U.S.-directed humanitarian effort to an ill-defined operation in nation building.
Academic text (1996) -
The role of surgery in the treatment of OSA remains ill-defined and controversial.
Academic text (2011) -
Africa's bloodiest war was launched in mid-1998 over an ill-defined border region.
Academic text (2000) -
Tiredness is an ill-defined subjective symptom of malaise, aversion to activity, and impaired performance.
Academic text (2012) -
The project failed because the goals were ill-defined and lacked specificity.
Synonyms
328
5.3
Not easy to see, hear, or understand
230
4.6
Not clear or detailed so you are unsure what is meant
207
3.9
Not easy to understand or know for sure
39
4.0
Not clearly fixed or known, with no set end date
27
4.8
Something that does not give clear details
11
7.0
Not clearly known or decided
10
7.9
Unclear and hard to picture or describe
8
5.3
Not clearly limited or described
1
5.0
Not clearly defined so limits are unclear
1
7.7
Not clearly or fully described so important details are missing
Not clear or detailed, making the meaning unsure
Not giving clear details that help you imagine something
Not explained clearly for people to understand
Not clearly separated from other things and lacking clear edges
Not fully developed and lacking important details
Something that is simple and without much decoration
Difficult to understand
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Etymology
Ill-defined joins ill- meaning 'not' or 'bad', as in illogical, and defined meaning 'made clear'. So, ill-defined describes something that is 'not clearly made' or 'vague'.