Definitions

vague

[veyg] / veɪg /

ADJECTIVE

not definite or clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous dubious equivocal faint fuzzy hazy imprecise lax nebulous obscure uncertain unclear unsure

WEAK

amorphous amphibological bewildering bleary blurred cloudy dark dim doubtful dreamlike enigmatic generalized ill-defined impalpable indefinite indeterminate indistinct inexplicable loose misunderstood muddy perplexing problematic puzzling questionable shadowy superficial tenebrous undetermined unexplicit unintelligible unknown unsettled unspecified

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apparent certain clear definite determined distinct explicit obvious plain secure sure

Example Sentences

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Vague references to “AI integration” don’t tell you much.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

He adds: “In fact, it already produced the Nouvelle Vague of people like François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Vague language implies higher coordination costs once a crisis begins.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Director Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague is described as telling the story of the making of Jean Luc Godard's 1960 classic Breathless, in the same style and spirit as the original.

From BBC • May 12, 2025

Vague memories of her dreams haunted Natalie as she blinked and rubbed her eyes.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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