Vaguedad (en. Vagueness)

/baɣueˈðað/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Character of what is vague or imprecise.
The vagueness in his speech generated confusion among the listeners.
La vaguedad en su discurso generó confusión entre los oyentes.
Ambiguity or lack of clarity in expression.
The vagueness of the response did not resolve the question.
La vaguedad de la respuesta no resolvió la pregunta.
Uncertainty about what one wants to express.
His vagueness in telling the story made it less believable.
Su vaguedad al contar la historia la hizo menos creíble.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'vaguitas', which means 'vagueness' or 'indefinition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vagueness of ideas
Lack of clarity in thought or argumentation.
vaguedad de ideas
to speak vaguely
To express oneself in an imprecise or ambiguous manner.
hablar con vaguedad
to fall into vagueness
To start a conversation that lacks substance or precision.
caer en vaguedades

Related Words

vague
That which is imprecise or unclear.
vago
clarity
Quality of being clear and precise in expression.
claridad
ambiguity
Quality of having multiple interpretations.
ambigüedad

Slang Meanings

Speaking without saying anything concrete.
That meeting was pure vagueness, nothing was decided.
Esa reunión fue pura vaguedad, no se decidió nada.
Confusion or lack of understanding.
Sometimes they ask me questions full of vagueness.
A veces me hacen preguntas llenas de vaguedad.