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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That report from the Trump administration was really vague.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

But the details were vague or scanty, while China made no formal announcement on any trade deal.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The exercise of writing it down is what turns a vague sense of “we’re probably fine” into actual numbers you can defend.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Popularized by TikToker Christian Miles in January 2026 because of its vague resemblance to pet food, boy kibble has also been embraced by young women and is sometimes called “human kibble.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Ophelia had vague ideas about going into medicine one day, and for now she was working as a volunteer for Eye Care.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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