Ill-defined
(adjective)
- Having been stated or explained in a poor or unclear manner.
- Having a lack of clear boundaries or distinctness.
Origin:
Compound of "ill" meaning bad or incorrect and "defined" meaning clearly stated or explained.
Examples:
- The concept was ill-defined and difficult to understand.
- The rules were ill-defined and open to interpretation.
- The project was ill-defined, with no clear goals or objectives.
- The boundaries of the territory were ill-defined, leading to disputes.
- The ill-defined regulations caused confusion among the employees.