As in the case of the Fliegender Hollander he had taken exception more particularly to its 'nebulousness' and 'lack of form,' I thought I might with advantage point out to him the brighter and clearer outline of Rienzi. ❋ Richard Wagner (1848)
Further evidence of the vague/specific distinction comes from examples like these, where I distinctly prefer one over the other, depending on the collectivity and nebulousness of the relationship: ❋ Unknown (2009)
In crafting those shield laws, legislators have had to grapple with the nebulousness of the profession to determine who and what must be protected, and why. ❋ Adam L. Penenberg (2011)
This is a sad situation for a young teen, to be sure, but one whose emotional impact is lessened by the nebulousness of what the reality is. ❋ Unknown (2006)
This nebulousness is the direct result of all the shape-shifting that has gone into his war, making it impossible for anyone to be quite sure where its, or his, true purpose lies. ❋ Unknown (2008)
The central thesis of Karabel's book, judging from the two reviews, is that the admissions process of today--in its opacity and nebulousness--is the product of a conscious effort to prevent the Jewish student population of H-Y-P from rising. ❋ Bradamant (2005)
Another play, Cain, may suffer somewhat from the nebulousness of the material provided. ❋ Flint, R.W. (1963)
Maybe in this nebulousness of strong selfishness and altruism called a personal relationship, so immediate and personal like finding oneself enveloped in smoking and fiery dust, she needed constant reminders that he cared about her more than any other entity selfishly and altruistically. ❋ Unknown (N/A)
The nebulousness of their political ideology fully corresponded with the formlessness of the revolutionary consciousness of the masses. ❋ Leon Davidovich Trotzky (1909)
There actually rose the faint halo, a small dim nebulousness, hardly recognizable save by the eye of faith. ❋ Unknown (1894)
She thought it would tone him up and bring his nebulousness toward solidity -- she too being anxious that Jared should make something of himself, and unwilling to wait indefinitely. ❋ Henry Blake Fuller (1893)
The obscurity was now so great that he could see absolutely nothing but a pale nebulousness at his feet, which represented the white muslin figure he had left upon the dead leaves. ❋ Unknown (1891)
Hers is the hopeless, thankless task of lulling a brigand in the blue nebulousness of her illusions and of decking Mandrin with a starry rag. ❋ Victor Hugo (1843)
I won't say "I feel feminine" or "I feel like a woman" because, besides the nebulousness of such statements, it would put me in league with ❋ Juliet Jacques (2011)
Author shoots from nebulousness to ill repute after plug from bin Laden ❋ Unknown (2010)
