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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Deng deliberately kept term limits vague at the top, Pei noted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

And yet the language we use to describe space-time is often vague, metaphorical and deeply inconsistent.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

There was a vague feeling of unease about all of this - but it was difficult for ordinary people living nearby to prove there was anything amiss.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Suozzi’s and Moolenaar’s vague public references to their Washington lodgings match known details about life at C Street.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Here in Oklahoma people don’t poison each other except with canned green beans that have a vague medicine flavor.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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