vague

adjective
UK: /veɪɡ/
US: /veɪɡ/

  1. Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided.

    1. The instructions were vague, so I messed it up.
    2. The politician gave a vague answer, avoiding the real question altogether.

  2. Not having or giving enough information or details about something.

    1. He has a vague memory of his childhood.
    2. The report was vague on details about the budget, raising concerns among the committee.

Synonyms

unclear ambiguous fuzzy indistinct obscure hazy imprecise
vague verb

  1. To convey or express something in an imprecise or indefinite way; to lack clarity in communication.

    1. The witness vague about the details of the accident.
    2. Don't vague when answering, tell exactly what you saw at the crime scene.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vague" in English means: Not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided., Not having or giving enough information or details about something..

The phonetic transcription of "vague" is /veɪɡ/ in British English and /veɪɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vague": unclear, ambiguous, fuzzy, indistinct, obscure, hazy, imprecise.

Example usage of "vague": "The instructions were vague, so I messed it up.". More examples on the page.