Ill-defined (Adjective)
Meaning
Poorly stated or described; "he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The researchers' theory relied heavily on ill-defined terminology, which led to inconsistent results in the experiment.
- Her attempt at writing a comprehensive policy fell short due to ill-defined goals and unclear expectations.
- He struggled to solve the complex problem due to the ill-defined constraints given in the task description.
- Their instructions on using the new equipment were riddled with ill-defined steps, making it hard to understand the correct procedure.
- Without proper definition and details, the requirements listed for the new position seemed frustratingly ill-defined.