Vague Definition

vāg
vaguer, vaguest
adjective
vaguer, vaguest
Not clearly, precisely, or definitely expressed or stated.
Webster's New World
Not sharp, certain, or precise in thought, feeling, or expression.
Vague in his answers, a vague hope.
Webster's New World
Indefinite in shape, form, or character; hazily or indistinctly seen or sensed.
Webster's New World
Not precisely determined or known; uncertain.
Webster's New World
Indistinctly felt, perceived, understood, or recalled; hazy.
A vague uneasiness.
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noun

An indefinite expanse.

Wiktionary
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verb

To wander; to roam; to stray.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Vague

Adjective

Base Form:
vague
Comparative:
vaguer
Superlative:
vaguest

Origin of Vague

  • From Middle French vague, from Latin vagus (“wandering, rambling, strolling, fig. uncertain, vague").

    From Wiktionary

  • French from Old French wandering from Latin vagus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Vague Sentence Examples

  • She rolled her eyes at the vague response.

  • He was vague to say the least.

  • I don't have a vague recollection of either game.

  • The plan was vague on detail, leaving them wondering what to do next.

  • If the answers to your questions sound vague, ask for clarification.

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Words Starting With

VVAVAG

Words Ending With

EUEGUE

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Words Starting With V and Ending With E

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5 Letter Words5 Letter Words Starting With V5 Letter Words Ending With E