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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Few things are more disappointing than a dish that was clearly meant to be served warm but arrives in a vague state of lukewarm uncertainty.

From Salon

In the vague clockwork of industry deservedness, the odds have always favored Paul Thomas Anderson.

From Salon

"The Czech law is so vague that he may pass... but we are convinced that he will fail to comply at the European level," he told AFP.

From Barron's

He moved beyond Christianity to a vague and uncertain spirituality.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some scholars say the law’s vague provisions may prompt front-line officials to act more aggressively in enforcing it—and potentially invite more backlash.

From The Wall Street Journal

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