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Definition of woolliness

woolliness

/ˈwʊl.i.nəs/
wool · li · ness
Adverb:woollily
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Adjective:woolly
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woolliness Lexical Profile

woolliness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lack of clarity, precision, or definiteness in thought, expression, or policy; vagueness or confusion.

Example

"Critics pointed out the intellectual woolliness of the committee's proposed economic reforms."

2

The physical quality or state of being covered with, consisting of, or resembling wool in texture.

Example

"The thick woolliness of the sheep's coat protected it from the harsh mountain winds."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "woolliness" in British English and standardly "wooliness" (with a single 'l') in American English.

• Rhymes for woolliness

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Woolliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woolliness
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