vague

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

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

Chitwood is targeting legal loopholes in Montana, though he was vague about the particulars.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

And how dare he try to frighten her with vague warnings, when the train ride was bound to be taxing enough as it was, with three children to entertain and a speech to write, too.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood