vague
Use Vague in a sentence
adjective, va·guer, va·guest.
1.
not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
2.
indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings: a vague premonition of disaster.
3.
not clear or distinct to the sight or any other sense; perceptible or recognizable only in an indefinite way: vague shapes in the dark; vague murmurs behind a door.
4.
not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertain: a vague rumor; The date of his birth is vague.
5.
(of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression: vague about his motives; a vague person.
Origin:
1540–50; (< Middle French) < Latin vagus wandering
1540–50; (< Middle French) < Latin vagus wandering
Related forms
vague·ly, adverb
vague·ness, noun
un·vague, adjective
un·vague·ly, adverb
un·vague·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. unspecific, imprecise. 3. obscure, hazy, shadowy.
1. unspecific, imprecise. 3. obscure, hazy, shadowy.
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| —adj | |
| 1. | (of statements, meaning, etc) not explicit; imprecise: vague promises |
| 2. | not clearly perceptible or discernible; indistinct: a vague idea; a vague shape |
| 3. | not clearly or definitely established or known: a vague rumour |
| 4. | (of a person or his expression) demonstrating lack of precision or clear thinking; absent-minded |
| [C16: via French from Latin vagus wandering, of obscure origin] | |
| 'vaguely | |
| —adv | |
| 'vagueness | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
vague
1540s, from M.Fr. vague, from L. vagus "wandering, rambling, vacillating, vague," of unknown origin.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
It feels vague despite the clamorous, overblown style that gives it the illusion of stature.
Two of them support action on climate change, but are vague about how.
The other is so vague that it could be absolutely anything.
Casting vague opinion, often antiscientific in intent, is inappropriate comment.
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