Woolliness

usgb/ˈwʊlinəs/
noun

The quality of being unclear or vague.

There was a certain woolliness in his explanation that made it difficult to understand.
Visual representation of "woolliness" - The quality of being unclear or vague

Often appears as...

  • woolliness in thought
  • woolliness in explanation
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "woolliness"
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Ambiguous Communication

Use 'woolliness' to describe situations where words or thoughts are not expressed clearly.

Illustration for Ambiguous Communication
His speech had a level of woolliness that left everyone puzzled.
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Avoid in Formal Writing

'Woolliness' implies a lack of precision, which is typically undesirable in formal or academic contexts.

Illustration for Avoid in Formal Writing
The woolliness of the report's language was criticized by the professor.
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Subjective Impression

Consider 'woolliness' a subjective term; what seems woolly to one person may be clear to another.

Illustration for Subjective Impression
To newcomers, the instructions felt full of woolliness.
Visual representation of the word "Woolliness"

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