ill-defined

ill-de·fined

(ĭl′dĭ-fīnd′)
adj.
Not defined clearly or distinctly: an ill-defined concept; an ill-defined view across the foggy moor.
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ill-defined

adj
imperfectly defined; having no clear outline
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Adj.1.ill-defined - poorly stated or describedill-defined - poorly stated or described; "he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts"
well-defined, clear - accurately stated or described; "a set of well-defined values"
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ill-defined

adjective unclear, vague, indistinct, blurred, dim, fuzzy, shadowy, woolly, nebulous staff with ill-defined responsibilities
clear, obvious, plain, apparent, bold, evident, distinct, manifest, conspicuous, cut-and-dried
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Translations

ill-defined

[ˌɪldɪˈfaɪnd] ADJmal definido
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