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impreciso

imprecise

adjective eem-preh-CHEE-zoh Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Also means

vague

Usage Note

Impreciso describes something inaccurate, vague, or lacking precision — an imprecise measurement, a vague answer. Forms: imprecisa (f), imprecisi (m pl), imprecise (f pl). The related noun is l'imprecisione (imprecision, inaccuracy). Do not confuse with inaccurato, which stresses carelessness.

Examples

"La sua risposta era vaga e imprecisa."

Natural Translation

His answer was vague and imprecise.

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