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vague
[veyg]
adjective
not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.
vague promises.
Synonyms: imprecise, unspecificindefinite 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 idea
a vague shape
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
Other Word Forms
- vaguely adverb
- vagueness noun
- unvague adjective
- unvagueness noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of vague1
Word History and Origins
Origin of vague1
Example Sentences
Avoid providers that use vague terms or have hidden fees.
“The timeline for improvement remains vague and investors likely remain weary,” Raymond James analyst Simon Leopold wrote after the company’s earnings report earlier in the month.
I started down a barely there path with a vague plan to soon turn back.
There’s a romanticism to living a life entirely in service of an intangible step beyond, but waiting for some vague, unpromised forever is a waste of what precious time we have now.
Industrial accidents are fairly common in China due to vague regulations and lax safety standards.
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