nebulous

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"Once again, the nebulous Boko Haram terrorist group carried out a cowardly attack last night on our military base at Barka Tolorom," Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno said on Tuesday in a Facebook post.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Group violence among mongeese and ants has also been documented by researchers, although the definition of “war” becomes nebulous depending on the species and its social dynamics.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

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 • Nov. 27, 2025

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 • Nov. 25, 2025

It didn’t seem like a feasible outcome, just some nebulous idea thrown about by people who had never experienced this kind of heartbreak.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro