NONSPECIFIC Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

nonspecific

adjective

ˌnän-spi-ˈsi-fik

Definition of nonspecific

as in general

relating to the main elements and not to specific details his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it

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Recent Examples of nonspecific Patients often begin with nonspecific symptoms such as fever, fatigue, headaches, and muscle pain before rapidly deteriorating into respiratory failure and shock. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The previous system, which was dropped in 2011, was criticized for offering perpetual, nonspecific alerts. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026 The first signs are nonspecific, including fever, cough, a runny nose and red eyes. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 This swelling is often accompanied by other nonspecific viral symptoms, including fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue and loss of appetite. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonspecific

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His dip in the polling this month seems less attributable to any new policy position or statements than to just a general gloom among California residents about the state’s direction, Baldassare said.

— Andrew Graham October 27, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
That’s the case in Baltimore County as well — the administrative officer is paid a flat annual salary and does not receive general increases or cost-of-living adjustments.

— Natalie Jones, Baltimore Sun, 28 Oct. 2026

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