nebulous

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Since the last conscript passed out in 2001 there have been various, nebulous attempts to retain something of the spirit of military service, which proponents said fostered a sense of cohesion and equality.

From BBC

The museum’s nebulous, careful positioning in many ways mirrors the politics that may have buried Kelly’s and Johnson’s involvement six decades ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Preaddiction, on the other hand, is still a somewhat nebulous concept that may or may not be useful for determining someone's risk of developing a serious issue with drug use.

From Salon

These include the Pakistani Taliban and a nebulous militant group claiming to represent the Uyghur ethnic group in China’s Xinjiang region, called the East Turkestan Islamic Movement.

From Seattle Times

Otherwise, justices remain in office subject to the nebulous standard of “good behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times