vague (Meaning)
vague (s)
not clearly expressed or understood
lacking clarity or distinctness
vague (a)
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
vague (v. i.)
Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.
Unsettled; unfixed; undetermined; indefinite; ambiguous; as, a vague idea; a vague proposition.
Proceeding from no known authority; unauthenticated; uncertain; flying; as, a vague report.
To wander; to roam; to stray.
vague (n.)
An indefinite expanse.
A wandering; a vagary.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vague
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- plain
- frank
- forthright
- unequivocal
- defined
- candid
- forthright
- straight
- open
- straight
- distinct
- defined
- unequivocal
- open
- understandable
- straightforward
- intelligible
- unguarded
- distinct
- straightforward
- unambiguous
- unguarded
- plain
- unambiguous
- intelligible
- outspoken
- outspoken
- honest
- comprehensible
- comprehensible
- understandable
- frank
- candid
- honest
Synonyms:
- bleary
- dark
- perplexing
- uncertain
- equivocal
- baffling
- indeterminate
- enigmatical
- foggy
- faint
- inscrutable
- indistinguishable
- blurry
- hazy
- unfathomable
- undefinable
- indistinct
- gauzy
- confounding
- muzzy
- undefined
- dim
- puzzling
- mysterious
- undetermined
- inexplicable
- murky
- unintelligible
- woozy
- misty
Antonyms:
vague Sentence Examples
- The instructions were vague, leaving me uncertain about how to proceed.
- The politician's speech was full of vague promises without any concrete details.
- The doctor's prognosis was vague, giving me little hope for my recovery.
- The description of the apartment was vague, not mentioning its size or amenities.
- The threat was vague, hinting at future harm but not specifying who or what was responsible.
- The employee's explanation for his absence was vague, leaving many questions unanswered.
- The rumors about the company's financial stability were vague, causing uncertainty among investors.
- The suspect's motive for the crime remains vague, as his statements have been inconsistent.
- The terms of the agreement were vague, allowing for multiple interpretations.
- The scientist's theory was vague, lacking sufficient evidence to support its claims.
FAQs About the word vague
not clearly expressed or understood, not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished, lacking clarity or distinctnessWandering; vagrant; vagabond., Unsettle
unclear, ambiguous, fuzzy, obscure, enigmatic,cryptic, indefinite, nebulous, inexplicit, confusing
obvious, clear, explicit, explicit, clear, definite,specific, obvious, definite, specific
The instructions were vague, leaving me uncertain about how to proceed.
The politician's speech was full of vague promises without any concrete details.
The doctor's prognosis was vague, giving me little hope for my recovery.
The description of the apartment was vague, not mentioning its size or amenities.
