How to spell vague

1a : not clearly expressed : stated in indefinite terms vague accusations. b : not having a precise meaning a vague term of abuse. 2a : not clearly defined, grasped, or understood : indistinct only a vague notion of what’s needed also : slight a vague hint of a thickening waistline hasn’t the vaguest idea.

Correct spelling for the English word “vague” is [vˈe͡ɪɡ], [vˈe‍ɪɡ], [v_ˈeɪ_ɡ] (IPA phonetic alphabet).

Some common synonyms of vague are ambiguous, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, equivocal, and obscure.

adjective, va·guer, va·guest.

not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.

A vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts: My aunt is incredibly vague – she can never remember where she puts things. Their report is deliberately vague on future economic prospects.

The definition of vague is something unclear, hazy or uncertain. An example of vague would be directions to a house that don’t include street names. Lacking definite shape, form, or character; indistinct. Saw a vague outline of a building through the fog.

Common vague expressions include: and that kind of thing and stuff like that. and that sort of thing and stuff.

There were vague promises of “lists of extremists” upon which your name will not be found. The week after this I noticed she was very emotional and became vague . Her words about Gabe were troubling, and he couldn’t determine if she was purposely vague or really didn’t know; her pretty face was puzzled, and he frowned.

Vague writing stems from writers that have the inability to express exactly what they want to say. Instead of directly and clearly describing key points, such an author would use generalizations, avoid specifics and concrete naming, and prefers to make broad judgments instead of providing detailed facts and evidence.