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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"We think the miss, led by North Asia and Luxe, will be a concern amid a vague outlook," said David Hayes, an analyst at investment bank Jefferies.

From Barron's

That’s more than a bit vague, but I think we know what he meant.

From Salon

"Warm words about 'swift progression' are not enough, we need concrete plans, not vague open-ended promises."

From BBC

The book chronicles her "vague feelings" before the trial: "The closer it got, the more I imagined myself becoming a hostage to their stares, their lies, their cowardice, and their contempt," she wrote.

From Barron's

Browne, the pharmacist, on the other hand, said she was purposely vague about her procedure at work.

From The Wall Street Journal

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