Vagueness: meaning, definitions and examples
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vagueness
[ ˈveɪɡnəs ]
in communication
The quality of being unclear, indefinite, or imprecise.
Synonyms
ambiguity, indistinctness, uncertainty
Examples of usage
- It is important to avoid vagueness in your writing to ensure clear communication.
- Her instructions were full of vagueness, leaving us confused about what to do.
- The vagueness of his answers made it difficult to understand his position on the issue.
in concepts or ideas
The state of being unclear or uncertain in one's thoughts or perceptions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The vagueness of her understanding of the topic was evident in her presentation.
- His vagueness about the future plans raised concerns among the team members.
in descriptions or definitions
The lack of clarity or precision in expressing something.
Synonyms
fogginess, indefiniteness, vagary
Examples of usage
- The vagueness of the terms in the contract led to disputes between the parties.
- His vagueness in describing the problem hindered the troubleshooting process.
Translations
Translations of the word "vagueness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 vagueza
🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता
🇩🇪 Unklarheit
🇮🇩 ketidakjelasan
🇺🇦 неясність
🇵🇱 niejasność
🇯🇵 曖昧さ (aimaisa)
🇫🇷 ambiguïté
🇪🇸 vaguedad
🇹🇷 belirsizlik
🇰🇷 모호함 (mohwam)
🇸🇦 غموض
🇨🇿 nejasnost
🇸🇰 nejasnosť
🇨🇳 模糊 (móhu)
🇸🇮 nejasnost
🇮🇸 óljósleiki
🇰🇿 анықсыздық
🇬🇪 არასიზუსტე
🇦🇿 qeyri-müəyyənlik
🇲🇽 vaguedad
Word origin
The word 'vagueness' originated from the Latin word 'vagus' which means 'wandering' or 'uncertain'. Over time, it evolved to represent the quality of being unclear or imprecise. The concept of vagueness has been a topic of philosophical debate, particularly in logic and language, exploring the boundaries between what is clear and what is ambiguous. It is often associated with uncertainty and lack of specificity in various contexts.
See also: vaguely.