Woolliness
noun
The quality of being unclear or vague.
There was a certain woolliness in his explanation that made it difficult to understand.
Often appears as...
- woolliness in thought
- woolliness in explanation
noun
The state of being like wool in appearance or texture.
The kitten's fur had a certain degree of woolliness to it.
Often appears as...
- woolliness of fur
- woolliness of hair
noun
The quality of being unclear or vague.
There was a certain woolliness in his explanation that made it difficult to understand.
Often appears as...
- woolliness in thought
- woolliness in explanation
noun
The state of being like wool in appearance or texture.
The kitten's fur had a certain degree of woolliness to it.
Often appears as...
- woolliness of fur
- woolliness of hair
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Ambiguous Communication
Use 'woolliness' to describe situations where words or thoughts are not expressed clearly.
His speech had a level of woolliness that left everyone puzzled.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Formal Writing
'Woolliness' implies a lack of precision, which is typically undesirable in formal or academic contexts.
The woolliness of the report's language was criticized by the professor.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Impression
Consider 'woolliness' a subjective term; what seems woolly to one person may be clear to another.
To newcomers, the instructions felt full of woolliness.
Pro Tip 1/3Ambiguous Communication
Use 'woolliness' to describe situations where words or thoughts are not expressed clearly.
His speech had a level of woolliness that left everyone puzzled.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Formal Writing
'Woolliness' implies a lack of precision, which is typically undesirable in formal or academic contexts.
The woolliness of the report's language was criticized by the professor.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Impression
Consider 'woolliness' a subjective term; what seems woolly to one person may be clear to another.
To newcomers, the instructions felt full of woolliness.
Pro Tip 1/3Ambiguous Communication
Use 'woolliness' to describe situations where words or thoughts are not expressed clearly.
His speech had a level of woolliness that left everyone puzzled.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid in Formal Writing
'Woolliness' implies a lack of precision, which is typically undesirable in formal or academic contexts.
The woolliness of the report's language was criticized by the professor.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Impression
Consider 'woolliness' a subjective term; what seems woolly to one person may be clear to another.
To newcomers, the instructions felt full of woolliness.
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