INDISTINCT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

indistinct

adjective

ˌin-di-ˈstiŋ(k)t

Definition of indistinct

as in vague

not seen or understood clearly managed to discern a blurry, indistinct shadow through the downpour

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Recent Examples of indistinct Depending on the moment, the album can feel either profoundly affecting or frustratingly indistinct. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 14 Apr. 2026 Two other robots approach an indistinct tree line, and devastating blasts follow, the unit saying Russian positions had been spotted there earlier. — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 30 May 2026 Even populous British colonies like Virginia and Pennsylvania grew blurry on their western frontiers, where indistinct borders were protected by a few lonely forts. — Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026 Nonpartisan voter guides from outlets such as CalMatters and KPBS depict the race as offering sharp policy contrasts rather than an indistinct muddle. — Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for indistinct

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There’s no reason to think, for example, that decisions made by political appointees based on vague standards would be any more transparent than those made by peer reviewers based on scientific merit.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
American Mission’s partnership with the company, as well as the ads’ vague message about Donalds, exemplify the opaque nature of the AI industry’s spending in the 2026 election cycle.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

In fact, the iconic band of hazy light known as the galactic center should routinely be visible for a few more months across the United States – and the rest of the northern hemisphere – arcing across the night sky.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Go for the bold, unique brews, like the Blizzard of ’67 (named after an infamous winter storm), a hazy triple IPA with orange, pineapple, and mango notes.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

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