Definitions

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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In other words, China’s consumption problem isn’t just about confidence in some vague emotional sense.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

This stops hauliers imposing opaque price increases with a vague link to fuel bills.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Rumors — vague, unsubstantiated — were a source of incessant dirt-dishing among political insiders and also circulated extensively online.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The regime made vague promises about increasing internet access, allowing limited forms of private enterprise, and cooperating on marine protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He had been keeping her separate from Chandresh and the circus, both to have something of his own and because it seemed appropriate, especially given his instructor’s vague advice about the matter.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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