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vague
[ veyg ]
adjective
, va·guer, va·guest.
- 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
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Derived Forms
- ˈvagueness, noun
- ˈvaguely, adverb
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Other Words From
- vague·ly adverb
- vague·ness noun
- un·vague adjective
- un·vague·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vague1
First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French or directly from Latin vagus “wandering”
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vague1
C16: via French from Latin vagus wandering, of obscure origin
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