Meaning & Definition of Vague in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Not clearly expressed; unclear.

  Example Sentence: His instructions were vague and confusing.

• Definition: Not definite or specific.

  Example Sentence: She had a vague idea of what he was talking about.

• Definition: Having no precise or clear meaning.

  Example Sentence: The law was too vague to be enforced.

• Definition: Indistinct or hazy.

  Example Sentence: There was a vague outline of a building in the fog.

• Definition: Lacking clarity or definiteness.

  Example Sentence: His motives remained vague throughout the discussion.

Etymology

Origin: From the Latin 'vagus' meaning 'wandering, roving'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• vague notion: An unclear or indistinct idea.
• vague promises: Promises that lack specificity or assurance.
• vague details: Details that are not clearly outlined or defined.

Translations

• Spanish: vago

• French: vague

• German: vage

• Russian: неопределенный

Related Words

• ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation.

• nebulous: In the form of a cloud or haze; unclear.

Slang Meanings of vague

• Meaning: Fuzzy

  Example Sentence: The rules are so fuzzy that no one knows if they're breaking them.

• Meaning: Sketchy

  Example Sentence: I got a sketchy vibe from his explanation.