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imprecise

[im-pruh-sahys] / ˌɪm prəˈsaɪs /
ADJECTIVE
approximate
Synonyms
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estimated
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guessed loose rough surmised
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imperfect uncertain unprecise unscientific
Antonyms
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definite precise
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accurate away clear dissimilar exact far same
ADJECTIVE
faulty
Synonyms
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broken cracked damaged defective deficient erroneous false flawed inaccurate inadequate incomplete insufficient invalid leaky malfunctioning unreliable
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adulterated amiss awry bad below par blamable blemished botched debased distorted fallacious fallible frail impaired imperfect inexact injured lame lemon maimed malformed marred out of order rank sick tainted unfit unretentive unsound warped weak wrong
Antonyms
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OK accurate adequate ample complete correct enough faultless fixed flawless honest perfect reliable right sufficient true unbroken valid working
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sound strong
ADJECTIVE
general
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loose
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ill-defined inaccurate indefinite not partial not particular not specific uncertain undetailed unspecific vague
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abnormal circumscribed definite exact exceptional extraordinary individual limited novel particular rare singular specific unaccepted uncommon unique unusual
ADJECTIVE
impalpable
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airy delicate disembodied fine imperceptible imponderable inappreciable incorporeal indiscernible indistinct insensible insubstantial nebulous shadowy tenuous thin unapparent unobservable unperceivable vague
Antonyms
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believeable palpable perceptible substantial tangible understandable
ADJECTIVE
inaccurate
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defective false faulty incorrect mistaken unreliable untrue wrong
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all wet careless counterfactual discrepant doesn't wash fallacious in error inexact off off base out specious unfaithful unsound way-off wide wild
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accurate correct honest just perfect precise reliable right sound true
ADJECTIVE
incorrect
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erroneous false faulty flawed improper inaccurate inappropriate mistaken unreliable unsound untrue
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counterfactual inexact not trustworthy out specious unfitting unseemly unsuitable way-off wide of the mark wrong number
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accurate appropriate correct fitting honest just precise proper reliable right sound strong suitable true valid
ADJECTIVE
indefinite
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infinite undefined undetermined unlimited
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broad confused doubtful dubious equivocal evasive general ill-defined indeterminable indeterminate indistinct inexact inexhaustible innumerable intangible loose obscure shadowy uncertain unclear undependable unfixed unknown unsettled unspecific unsure wide
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bounded definite finite limited
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certain distinct sure
ADJECTIVE
indeterminate
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undetermined
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borderless general inconclusive indefinite indistinct inexact undefined unfixed unspecified unstipulated
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certain definite determined exact fixed measurable sure
ADJECTIVE
inexact
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ambiguous vague
ADJECTIVE
lax
Synonyms
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careless indifferent lenient negligent sloppy soft vague
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any way asleep on job behindhand broad casual delinquent derelict devil-may-care disregardful easygoing flaccid forgetful general inaccurate indefinite inexact neglectful nonspecific oblivious overindulgent paying no mind regardless shapeless slipshod unmindful yielding
Antonyms
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attentive careful caring concerned hard mindful severe
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rigid strict tight
ADJECTIVE
loose
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detached diffuse disconnected disordered obscure rambling
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ill-defined inaccurate indistinct negligent random remiss
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clear definite precise
ADJECTIVE
nebulous
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ambiguous amorphous hazy murky shadowy vague
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cloudy dark dim indefinite indeterminate indistinct misty shapeless uncertain unclear unformed
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bright certain clear definite distinct sure
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apparent obvious plain
ADJECTIVE
rough
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foggy hazy sketchy uncertain
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estimated general
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amorphous inexact proximate rude unprecise vague
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certain clear definite sure
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accurate calm complete courteous even level mild moderate nice polished polite precise refined regular smooth sophisticated temperate
ADJECTIVE
rude
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harsh unpleasant violent
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abrupt guessed imperfect in the ballpark inexact proximate rough sharp startling stormy surmised turbulent unprecise
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gentle mild peaceful pleasing
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exact gradual kind mannerly nice polished polite refined respectful smooth sophisticated
ADJECTIVE
truthless
Synonyms
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counterfactual deceitful deceptive delusive deviant disloyal dissembling distorted erroneous faithless fallacious false fictitious forsworn hollow inaccurate inconstant incorrect inexact lying meretricious misleading mistaken off out of line perfidious perjured prevaricating recreant sham specious spurious traitorous treacherous two-faced unfaithful unloyal unsound untrue untrustworthy untruthful wide wrong
ADJECTIVE
unclear
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ambiguous confused fuzzy hazy obscure uncertain unsettled unsure vague
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blurry cloudy dim elusive intangible nebulous shadowy
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certain clear definite explicit secure sure
ADJECTIVE
uncritical
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cursory perfunctory
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careless easily pleased imperceptive imprudent inaccurate indiscriminate offhand shallow slipshod superficial undiscerning undiscriminating unexacting uninformed unperceptive unselective unthinking
Antonyms
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critical discriminating formal fussy important
ADJECTIVE
ungrammatical
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ill-formed
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improper inaccurate incorrect nonstandard solecistic
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grammatical well-formed
ADJECTIVE
untrue
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apocryphal deceptive distorted erroneous false fictitious inaccurate incorrect misleading mistaken specious spurious unfaithful unsound untruthful wrong
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cheating counterfactual deceitful delusive deviant disloyal dissembling faithless fallacious forsworn hollow inconstant inexact lying meretricious off out of line perfidious perjured prevaricating recreant sham traitorous treacherous two-faced unloyal untrustworthy wide
Antonyms
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accurate actual authentic correct factual genuine honest just precise real right sound straight true truthful valid
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faithful
ADJECTIVE
vague
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ambiguous dubious equivocal faint fuzzy hazy lax nebulous obscure uncertain unclear unsure
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amorphous amphibological bewildering bleary blurred cloudy dark dim doubtful dreamlike enigmatic generalized ill-defined impalpable indefinite indeterminate indistinct inexplicable loose misunderstood muddy perplexing problematic puzzling questionable shadowy superficial tenebrous undetermined unexplicit unintelligible unknown unsettled unspecified
Antonyms
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apparent certain clear definite determined distinct explicit obvious plain secure sure

Example Sentences

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The microbe, Methanosarcina acetivorans, appears to function normally despite this flexible interpretation, demonstrating that life can operate with a slightly imprecise code.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

First, the bad news: “Snowcrete” is the treacherous ice that results when rain, imprecise or nonexistent plowing and insufficient salting turn what was once fluffy white snow into a dense and dirty scourge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

During air strikes, GPS signals are scrambled, making sonar readings imprecise.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

It was a lively but imprecise start at Villarreal's Estadio de la Ceramica, as the game glowed but neither side was able to seriously threaten.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

We were not unforward nor imprecise in our criticism of our officers, muttering that cowering timidity was but poor cover for past incompetence.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson