unspecific

adjective

un·​spe·​cif·​ic ˌən-spi-ˈsi-fik How to pronounce unspecific (audio)
: not free from ambiguity : not specific
an unspecific word
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But the new constitutional language is unspecific, and the devil is in the details. Sam Delgado, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Some of the things listed are extremely unspecific. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 28 June 2024 Vague, kid-friendly proclamations about giving a little love to change the world were exchanged for lyrics depicting a more mature, albeit still unspecific, approach to romance. Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024 Initial symptoms are unspecific, including fever, headache, malaise, chills, joint pain, nausea, and vomiting. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unspecific 

Word History

First Known Use

1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unspecific was in 1807

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“Unspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unspecific. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.

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