Explicit and Nebulous

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Explicit adjective - So clearly expressed as to leave no doubt about the meaning.

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Nebulous is an antonym for explicit.

Nearby Word: explicitly

Nebulous adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.

Usage example: made nebulous references to some major changes the future may hold

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Explicit is an antonym for nebulous.

Nearby Words: nebula, nebulosity, nebulously

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Nebulous and Explicit. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/explicit/nebulous

Explicit & Nebulous. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/explicit/nebulous>.

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