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vague
[ veyg ]
adjective
- not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed:
vague promises.
Synonyms: unspecific, imprecise
- indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings:
a vague premonition of disaster.
- not clear or distinct to the sight or any other sense; perceptible or recognizable only in an indefinite way: vague murmurs behind a door.
vague shapes in the dark;
vague murmurs behind a door.
- not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertain:
a vague rumor;
The date of his birth is vague.
- (of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression: a vague person.
vague about his motives;
a vague person.
- (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding:
a vague stare.
vague
/ veɪɡ /
adjective
- (of statements, meaning, etc) not explicit; imprecise
vague promises
- not clearly perceptible or discernible; indistinct
a vague shape
a vague idea
- not clearly or definitely established or known
a vague rumour
- (of a person or his expression) demonstrating lack of precision or clear thinking; absent-minded
Derived Forms
- ˈvagueness, noun
- ˈvaguely, adverb
Other Words From
- vague·ly adverb
- vague·ness noun
- un·vague adjective
- un·vague·ness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of vague1
Word History and Origins
Origin of vague1
Example Sentences
I’m being super vague, but with the kind of things that we’re living through today.
So that needs to happen to bulletproof the concept against charges that it's anti-science or it's vague.
It is vague to the point of careless, and often seems to be inventing rules for its monsters as it goes along.
And “Fire” remains a heartfelt piece, emanating a touching if vague sadness.
It will transition to being, in its own vague words, a “museum without walls.”
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