vague

vague · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

  2. 2.

    Not clearly felt, understood, or recalled.

  3. 3.

    Not thinking or expressing oneself clearly.

  4. 4.

    Not having a precise form or outline.

Related words

Antonyms: clear, definite, precise, specific
See also: vaguely, vagueness
Synonyms: ambiguous, hazy, indefinite, unclear

Etymology

From Latin vagus (wandering, uncertain), perhaps related to vagari (to wander).