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   vague

   /vāɡ/

   adjective

   • 1. of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning: "many patients suffer vague symptoms" Similar indistinctindefiniteindeterminateunclearhazycloudyfuzzymistylacking definitionblurredblurryout of focusmurkyfoggyfaintshadowydimobscurenebulousshapelessformlessunformedamorphousrare:nebuloseuncertainundecidedyet to be decidedunsureunclearunsettledindefiniteindeterminateunknownunestablishedunconfirmedunresolvedunascertainedpendingoutstandingin the balanceup in the airspeculativeOpposite clearprecisefirm
   • ▪ thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way: "he had been very vague about his activities" Similar impreciseinexactroughapproximateinexplicitnonspecificlooseill-definedgeneralizedambiguousequivocalhazywoollysketchyincompleteinadequateimperfectsuperficialcursoryperfunctoryunclearhazyuncertainunsureundecidedpuzzledbaffledmystifiedbemusedbewilderedconfusednonplussedindecisiveirresolutehesitanttentativewaveringvacillatinginformal:iffyOpposite clearcertain

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French, or from Latin vagus ‘wandering, uncertain’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. vaguish adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVAGUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   VAGUE definition: 1. not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided: 2. not clear in shape, or not clearly…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › vagueVague Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of VAGUE is not clearly expressed : stated in indefinite terms. How to use vague in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vague.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › vagueVAGUE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Vague definition: not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed. See examples of VAGUE used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVAGUE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   VAGUE meaning: 1. not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided: 2. not clear in shape, or not clearly…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › vagueVague - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of vague. adjective. lacking clarity or distinctness. “saw a vague outline of a building through the fog” synonyms: dim, faint, shadowy, wispy. indistinct. not clearly defined or easy to perceive or understand. adjective. not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished. “ vague feelings of sadness” “a vague uneasiness”

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVAGUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. If something written or spoken is vague, it does not explain or express things clearly. A lot of the talk was apparently vague and general. The description was pretty vague. ...vague information. vaguely adverb. 'I'm not sure,' Liz said vaguely. They issued a vaguely worded statement.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › vagueVague - definition of vague by The Free Dictionary

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   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 clearly perceptible: vague murmurs. 4. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known: a vague rumor.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › vagueVague Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Vague Definition. Not clearly, precisely, or definitely expressed or stated. Not sharp, certain, or precise in thought, feeling, or expression. Vague in his answers, a vague hope. Indefinite in shape, form, or character; hazily or indistinctly seen or sensed. Not precisely determined or known; uncertain.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvague adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of vague adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVAGUE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    VAGUE definition: 1. not clear or certain: 2. showing that someone is not thinking clearly or does not understand: . Learn more.