unspecific
Lacking clear boundaries
Unspecific means vague or lacking in detail—not pointing to any particular thing.
An unspecific complaint doesn't identify what's wrong.
Unspecific symptoms could indicate many conditions.
The word overlaps with nonspecific, though unspecific more often suggests insufficient precision while nonspecific suggests deliberate generality.
Unclear, ill-defined
- nebulousUnclear and formless
- impreciseLacking exactness or accuracy
- indefiniteNot precisely determined
- unclearNot easily understood
fuzzy · hazy · indistinct · murky · obscure · blurry · shadowy · cloudy
Wide in span
- generalWidespread, not specialized
- genericNot brand-name
- wideOf great breadth
- encompassingIncluding all within bounds
inclusive · extensive · comprehensive · sweeping · overall · blanket · universal · all-encompassing
Having multiple interpretations
- equivocalUncertain in meaning
- indeterminateNot exactly known
- crypticObscure in meaning
- enigmaticPuzzling and obscure
opaque · confusing · muddled · puzzling · perplexing · uncertain · doubtful · open-ended
vague
Unclear, ill-defined
- nebulousUnclear and formless
- impreciseLacking exactness or accuracy
- indefiniteNot precisely determined
unclear · fuzzy · hazy · indistinct · murky · obscure · blurry · shadowy · cloudy · misty
broad
Wide in span
encompassing · inclusive · extensive · comprehensive · sweeping · overall · blanket · universal · all-encompassing · expansive
ambiguous
Having multiple interpretations
- equivocalUncertain in meaning
- indeterminateNot exactly known
- crypticObscure in meaning
enigmatic · opaque · confusing · muddled · puzzling · perplexing · uncertain · doubtful · open-ended · inconclusive