vague

/veɪɡ/ /veɪɡ/

Definitions

1. adjective

not clearly or precisely expressed or defined; not specific or detailed

“The professor’s explanation of the concept was too vague for the students to understand.”

2. noun

a quality of being vague in thought or expression

“The poem’s vague tone left the readers with mixed emotions.”

3. verb

to express or describe something in a way that is not clear or specific

“The politician’s speech was accused of being vague about his future plans.”

Synonyms

  • ambiguous
  • amorphous
  • indistinct
  • obscure

Antonyms

  • clear
  • defined
  • distinct
  • precise