imprecise

adjective
UK: /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/
US: /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/

  1. Not exact or accurate in detail.

    1. The map I drew was imprecise, but it got us there.
    2. His memory of the event was somewhat imprecise after so many years.

  2. Lacking sharpness or clarity; vague.

    1. The directions he gave were a bit imprecise.
    2. The wording of the contract was imprecise, leading to some confusion.

Synonyms

vague loose ambiguous approximate inexact

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The word "imprecise" in English means: Not exact or accurate in detail., Lacking sharpness or clarity; vague..

The phonetic transcription of "imprecise" is /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/ in British English and /ˌɪm.prɪˈsaɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "imprecise": vague, loose, ambiguous, approximate, inexact.

Example usage of "imprecise": "The map I drew was imprecise, but it got us there.". More examples on the page.