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vague

[ veyg ]

adjective

vaguer, vaguest.
  1. not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed:

    vague promises.

    Synonyms: ,

  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 murmurs behind a door.

    vague shapes in the dark;

    vague murmurs behind a door.

    Synonyms: , ,

  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: a vague person.

    vague about his motives;

    a vague person.

  6. (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding:

    a vague stare.



vague

/ ɪɡ /

adjective

  1. (of statements, meaning, etc) not explicit; imprecise

    vague promises

  2. not clearly perceptible or discernible; indistinct

    a vague shape

    a vague idea

  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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܱԱ, noun
  • ˈܱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ܱ· adverb
  • ܱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·ܱ adjective
  • un·ܱ·Ա 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 “wԻԲ”
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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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The website for the fest also featured vague promises of “an electrifying celebration of music, arts, cuisine, comedy, fashion, gaming, sports and treasure hunting.”

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"SB 8 falsely implied that there would be medical exceptions by using vague language, and the average Texan doesn't realize the false implication until someone they love is in that impossible situation," Brandt said.

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Supporters argued that the body's outsider status - and somewhat vague mandate - would increase its effectiveness.

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Every time he was asked about a possible trip, Pope Francis gave vague answers.

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"There was nothing about the ceasefire... just some vague statements, not giving any confidence that we will not be shelled."

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