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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
But McCulloch remained vague about the issues that he says we need to address.
What that something will be—who it will hurt, and who will do the hurting—remains somewhat vague.
But Horrigan says the site weeds out red flags like vague or unlisted addresses.
Give Yourself a Real Reward Sure, some people might be motivated by vague goals such as “better health” or “weight control.”
But I think that people who have challenged it sometimes are kind of vague in their reasons for the challenge.
Vague murmurs of doubt and surprise reached the ears of two of the British magistrates.
"You seem to be as much at home here as in London," said Mrs. Armine, in a voice that was rather vague.
He had only very vague ideas of justice as administered by law and, at present, he cared little about that.
Mr. Pontellier had a vague suspicion of it which he thought it needless to mention at that late day.
She was so bewildered as to be more alive to the present distress of his condition than to the vague horrors downstairs.
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