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Imprecise

/ɪmpɹɪˈsaɪs/

Not precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty

📖 Definitions of "Imprecise"

adjective

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
generalnoun	Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
inexact	Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.
inaccurate	Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate.

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
preciseverb	(loosely) Both exact and accurate.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
inexact	Imperfectly conforming; exceeding or falling short in some respect.
inaccurate	Mistaken or incorrect; not accurate.
generalnoun	Including or involving every part or member of a given or implied entity, whole, etc.; common to all, universal.
incorrectnoun	Not correct; erroneous or wrong.
vagueverb	Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
uncertainnoun	Not certain; unsure.
indeterminatenoun	Not accurately determined or determinable.
unclearverb	Not clearly or explicitly defined.
ambiguous	Open to multiple interpretations.
unspecified	Not specified; not thoroughly explained or detailed; not adequately commented.
undefinednoun	Lacking a definition or value.
opaquenoun	Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.
obscureverb	Difficult to understand; abstruse.
open-ended	Unrestricted by definite limits.
unspecific	(nonstandard) Synonym of nonspecific (“not specific”).
bluntnoun	Having a thick edge or point; not sharp.
non-specific	Alternative spelling of nonspecific. [Not specific or precise, as:]
indefinitenoun	Without limit; forever, or until further notice; not definite.
elusive	Evading capture, comprehension or remembrance.
precisionnoun	(loosely) The state of being precise or exact; especially, both exact and accurate.