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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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Clement’s prophecies over the years, Bartholomew explained, were “often expressed in a vague and obscurantist way,” but “Trump does not appear to have been a figure of particular interest.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

His vague rhetoric was meant to appease a nation increasingly opposed to the conflict.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Often, families receive little guidance beyond saving what they can for college, advice that is too vague to be helpful.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Villarreal was released on bond, and a judge dismissed her charges, declaring the Texas statute unconstitutionally vague.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

I had picked her up because of a vague sentimental idea that it would be nice to eat with some one.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.