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ympäripyöreä — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • vague adj Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking precise detail.
  • wishy-washy adjective Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.

Senses

ympäripyöreä is used for these senses in English:

  • circumlocutionary (of speech) Evasive, avoiding difficult questions or key points.
  • vague Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
  • wishy-washy Wavering; lacking in commitment, certainty, support, and (often) clarity; namby-pamby.

vague — full definition

  1. adj Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking precise detail.
  2. adj Not clearly seen, felt, or remembered; indistinct.

wishy-washy — full definition

  1. adjective Lacking firmness or clear opinions; vague, indecisive and unwilling to commit to a position.
  2. adjective Weak, pale or watery in colour, flavour or strength.

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