vague
/veɪɡ/
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Type
Adjective
Meaning
Not clearly expressed, stated, or defined.
The contract contained vague language that led to disagreements later.
Why were the instructions so vague about the deadline?
Not clearly visible or defined in form or outline.
Through the thick fog, we could see only the vague outline of a ship.
A vague shape emerged from the shadows as my eyes adjusted.
Showing a lack of clear thought, attention, or focus.
He gave me a vague smile and quickly walked away.
She had a vague expression on her face throughout the entire meeting.
How it's used
This means “not giving clear details about something”
- vague about the details
The manager was remarkably vague about the new policy.
Collocations
- vague idea
- vague memory
- vague description
- vague promise
- vague outline
- vague shape
- vague smile
- vague expression
Synonyms
- imprecise
- unclear
- ambiguous
- indistinct
- hazy
- absent-minded
See also not have the vaguest idea