indistinctness

noun

Definition of indistinctnessnext
as in vagueness

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  1. uncertainty
  2. mystery
  3. ambiguity
Noun
  • This difference, which cannot easily be explained by random errors or uncertainties, is the Hubble tension.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • So could uncertainty regarding the future of Lebanon and Syria.
    Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of uncertainty
Noun
  • Still, the family is on edge, unnerved by the nightly mystery.
    Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Unconventional love interests might start showing up — hello, mystery, you quirky, irresistible thing.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of mystery
Noun
  • There’s no The Bear-style ambiguity for awards purposes.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • To play the ambiguity was the most challenging and fun part of being part of the show.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of ambiguity
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Thesaurus Entries Near indistinctness

indistinctive

indistinctness

indistinguishable

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