imprecise

imprecise
[[t]ɪ̱mprɪsa͟ɪs[/t]]
ADJ-GRADED
Something that is imprecise is not clear, accurate, or precise.

The charges were vague and imprecise, and defendants were rarely accused of carrying out any specific act...

Utilitarianism is a very broad, imprecise concept that covers a multitude of underlying theoretical positions.

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