Nebulous
Nebulous adjective - Having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning.
Usage example: made nebulous references to some major changes the future may hold
Plain
Plain adjective - Not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation.
Usage example: let me make my meaning plain
Both words in one sentence
- For a great example of the nebulous, disingenuous, "creative," and just plain dishonest uses of the term "assault rifle," just look at the ongoing gun control debate in America.
Source: Misidentified Weapons
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