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- Dictionaryvagueness/ˈveɪɡnɪs/
noun
- 1. lack of certainty or distinctness: "Sue worries about the vagueness of the plans" Similar Opposite
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VAGUENESS definition: 1. the quality of not being clearly expressed, known, described, or decided: 2. behaviour that…. Learn more.
ˈvāg. : characterized by such a lack of precision that a person of ordinary intelligence would have to guess if particular conduct is being proscribed : characterized by a failure to describe forbidden conduct in terms sufficient to provide fair warning. an unconstitutionally vague law.
A vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts: My aunt is incredibly vague - she can never remember where she puts things. Their report is studiously / deliberately vague on future economic prospects. Fewer examples. The rules are vague and open to interpretation.
Define vagueness. vagueness synonyms, vagueness pronunciation, vagueness translation, English dictionary definition of vagueness. adj. vagu·er , vagu·est 1. Not clear in meaning or expression; inexplicit. See Synonyms at ambiguous. 2. Not thinking or expressing oneself clearly: "Most...
Vagueness is a state of being unclear or uncertain. The vagueness of your directions won't be very helpful to the lost pedestrian who's trying to find the closest subway station. If your parents ask what time you went to bed, you might say “nine-ish” and hope they don’t question your vagueness.
the fact of not having or giving enough information or details about something. the unhelpful vagueness of the definition. Check pronunciation: vagueness. Definition of vagueness noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. adjective. If something written or spoken is vague, it does not explain or express things clearly. A lot of the talk was apparently vague and general. The description was pretty vague. ...vague information. vaguely adverb. 'I'm not sure,' Liz said vaguely. They issued a vaguely worded statement.
