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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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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

Microbiologist Dr Sarah Hooper said Davies' "severe" case would have been difficult to diagnose because his symptoms were "quite vague".

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This demand is being met with resistance, as other countries think the concept remains vague when it comes to justifying, for example, additional tariffs.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

While vague, the intended effect of the Jeffersonian message was to calm his fellow Virginians.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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