Term: imprecise
imprecise (adj) /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/
Similar to: vague; unclear; inexact; loose; sketchy
Definition: not accurate, exact, or detailed.
Translation: neprecīzs, nenoteikts
Examples: “The instructions were very imprecise, and I didn’t know what to do.” “Estimating the cost of the project is an imprecise science.” “The witness gave an imprecise description of the suspect.”
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
imprecise (adjective)not precise - inexact vague an imprecise estimate
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
imprecise (adjective)not precisely correct
SYNONYMS:
approximate, approximative, ballpark, imprecise, inaccurate, loose, squishyRELATED WORDS:
erroneous, false, incorrect, off, wrong; general, indefinable, indefinite, indeterminate, indistinct, mushy, undefined, undetermined, unsettled, vague; faulty, flawed, mistaken; specious; distorted, fallacious, misleading; doubtful, dubious, questionable, uncertain; inconclusive, indecisive; debatable, disputable; invalidated, unconfirmed, unsubstantiated, unsupportedNEAR ANTONYMS:
certain, incontestable, indubitable, positive, sure, undeniable, unquestionable; correct, errorless, factual, right, sound, true, valid; clear-cut, decisive, definable, defined, definite; incontrovertible, indisputable, irrefutable; absolute, unqualified; confirmed, corroborated, determined, established, substantiated, supported, validated