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- Dictionaryvague/veɪɡ/
adjective
- 1. of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning: "many patients suffer vague symptoms" Similar Opposite
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VAGUE definition: 1. not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided: 2. not clear in shape, or not clearly…. Learn more.
ˈvāg. vaguer; vaguest. Synonyms of vague. 1. a. : not clearly expressed : stated in indefinite terms. vague accusations. b. : not having a precise meaning. a vague term of abuse. 2. a. : not clearly defined, grasped, or understood : indistinct. only a vague notion of what's needed. also : slight. a vague hint of a thickening waistline.
When something is vague, it’s unclear, murky, and hard to understand. Vague comes from the Latin vagus , which means wandering or rambling. Think of a vagabond , someone who wanders around the world with only a vague idea of where he's going.
Vague definition: not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed. See examples of VAGUE used in a sentence.
VAGUE meaning: 1. not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided: 2. not clear in shape, or not clearly…. Learn 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.
Vague Definition. Not clearly, precisely, or definitely expressed or stated. Not sharp, certain, or precise in thought, feeling, or expression. Vague in his answers, a vague hope. Indefinite in shape, form, or character; hazily or indistinctly seen or sensed. Not precisely determined or known; uncertain.
vague (about something) not having or giving enough information or details about something. She's a little vague about her plans for next year. The politicians made vague promises about tax cuts. He was accused of being deliberately vague. We had only a vague description of the attacker. He outlined the policy in vague terms. Extra Examples.
Synonyms for VAGUE: unclear, ambiguous, fuzzy, cryptic, indefinite, confusing, obscure, inexplicit; Antonyms of VAGUE: specific, explicit, clear, definite, direct, obvious, straightforward, frank.
1. not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises. 2. indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings: a vague premonition of disaster. 3. not clearly perceptible: vague murmurs. 4. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known: a vague rumor.
