Definitions

vague

[veyg] / veɪg /

ADJECTIVE

not definite or clear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous dubious equivocal faint fuzzy hazy imprecise lax nebulous obscure uncertain unclear unsure

WEAK

amorphous amphibological bewildering bleary blurred cloudy dark dim doubtful dreamlike enigmatic generalized ill-defined impalpable indefinite indeterminate indistinct inexplicable loose misunderstood muddy perplexing problematic puzzling questionable shadowy superficial tenebrous undetermined unexplicit unintelligible unknown unsettled unspecified

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apparent certain clear definite determined distinct explicit obvious plain secure sure

Example Sentences

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This stops hauliers imposing opaque price increases with a vague link to fuel bills.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The Chinese regulations feature vague provisions that make it hard for foreign businesses to judge what would trigger Beijing’s reaction—which may be part of the point.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

There’s just sort of vague purple-ish themes throughout the special.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Clement’s prophecies over the years, Bartholomew explained, were “often expressed in a vague and obscurantist way,” but “Trump does not appear to have been a figure of particular interest.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But what did this deliberately vague promise mean?

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

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