adj
vague
vayg
adj
1
Not clearly expressed, defined, or understood; lacking precise detail.
"His directions were so vague that we got lost twice."
"She gave a vague answer instead of committing to a date."
2
Not clearly seen, felt, or remembered; indistinct.
"I have only a vague memory of that trip."
How to Use Vague
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnclear or lacking specific detail — something you can't quite pin down.
Memory tip
If a description leaves you with more questions than answers, it's vague.
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Common pairings
a vague idea
vague answer
vague sense of unease
Word Forms
vaguer comparative, vagued past tense, vagues plural, vagues singular, vaguest superlative
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Etymology
From Latin vagus, meaning "wandering, uncertain" — the same root that gives us "vagrant" and "vagabond."