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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Under Hong Kong’s vague and sweeping national-security laws, that offense carries a penalty of up to seven years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal

The government says the current definition is too vague and makes it difficult to identify those who are most marginalised.

From BBC

In contrast, shallow sleep was linked to minimal or fragmented experiences, such as a vague sense of presence without clear dream content.

From Science Daily

Ms. Andrade admits to having suffered trauma in her life, though the details are vague.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Mahajan did not “actually participate” in the protest, he “had a vague sense of what it felt like” for those who did.

From Los Angeles Times

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