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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
While that’s all familiar territory for most who have a vague idea of the bits and bobs that make up Superman, less so are the quick glimpses of action that follow.
Though he couldn’t remember the date or the source, Satterfield told investigators he heard a vague rumor one morning at work.
The campaigners argued the ban was unlawful, claiming it was based on "unreliable" material, lacked a "proper" analysis of its impact and included "vague" standards.
"I was told that things would be looked into. It was very vague. It was a brush-off."
“As a panpsychist, I prefer not to use that term, which, in addition to being vague, is also quite anthropocentric,” Skrbina said.
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