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Meaning of vague

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vague

Pronunciation:/veɪɡ//veɪɡ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A wandering; a vagary.

  2. An indefinite expanse.

verb

Definitions

  1. To wander; to roam; to stray.

  2. To become vague or act in a vague manner.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.

    Synonyms:unclear

  2. Not having a precise meaning.

    Example: a vague term of abuse

    Synonyms:ambiguousequivocal

  3. Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.

    Example: I haven’t the vaguest idea.

    Synonyms:ambiguousequivocalindistinctobscure

  4. Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.

    Example: a vague longing

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/vague

Related words

indeterminateunclearindefinableobscureundefinedundefinabledimfaint