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Vague
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Vague
/veɪɡ/
Not clearly expressed or defined; lacking sharpness or clarity.
Synonyms:
ambiguous
uncertain
indistinct
unclear
imprecise
Antonyms:
clear
definite
explicit
specific
distinct
Examples:
If so, the answer was indefinite and
vague
.
A
vague
humming sound.
She seemed rather
vague
and indecisive.
Etymology:
Originates from the late 16th century French word "vague," derived from Latin "vagus," meaning "wandering" or "uncertain."
Usage Statistics:
22 mentions per 1 million words
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