Vague

adjective
/veɪɡ/

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

Example Sentences

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

Her explanation was so vague that nobody understood the plan.

Example Expressions

vague idea

Synonyms

unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, imprecise, indistinct, hazy
Entry 1
unclear, ambiguous, indefinite, imprecise
Entry 2
unclear, indistinct, ambiguous, hazy, indefinite

Antonyms

clear, specific, precise, definite
Entry 1
clear, specific, precise, definite
Entry 2
clear, definite, precise

Collocations

vague idea, vague memory, vague answer, vague notion, vague feeling, vague impression
Entry 1
vague idea, vague memory, vague answer
Entry 2
vague idea, vague notion, vague feeling, vague impression

Related Vocabularies

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.
having or showing courage and determination
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
basic; fundamental; primary level

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