Vague: meaning, definitions and examples
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vague
[ veษชษก ]
description
Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
Synonyms
ambiguous, indefinite, obscure, uncertain
Examples of usage
- It was a vague feeling of unease that he couldn't shake.
- The instructions were so vague that no one knew what to do.
- She gave a vague answer when asked about her plans for the future.
memory
Not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.
Synonyms
fuzzy, hazy, imprecise, indistinct
Examples of usage
- The details of the plan were still vague in his mind.
- He had a vague recollection of meeting her before.
communication
To state something in general terms without being specific or detailed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She always vagued out when asked for details.
- Don't vague up the instructions, be clear and concise.
Translations
Translations of the word "vague" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vago
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเค (Aspashta)
๐ฉ๐ช vage
๐ฎ๐ฉ kabur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niejasny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆงใช (Aimai na)
๐ซ๐ท vague
๐ช๐ธ vago
๐น๐ท belirsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจํธํ (Mohohan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงู ุถ (Ghamid)
๐จ๐ฟ nejasnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nejasnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆจก็ณ็ (Mรณhรบ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ nejasen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณljรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะปะณัััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแกแแแชแแคแแฃแ แ (Araspeแนญsiphiuri)
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผษyyษn olmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ vago
Etymology
The word 'vague' originated from the Latin word 'vagus', meaning 'wandering' or 'unsettled'. It entered the English language in the late 16th century. Over time, 'vague' has evolved to describe things that are uncertain, unclear, or not explicitly defined. Its usage has been consistent in describing things that lack specificity or clarity.
Word Frequency Rank
At #5,176 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 5173 sensation
- 5174 invariably
- 5175 keen
- 5176 vague
- 5177 metropolitan
- 5178 bigger
- 5179 trap
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