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Meaning of the word vague in English

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vague

US /veɪɡ/
UK /veɪɡ/
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Adjective

1.

of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

Example:
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The instructions were vague and difficult to follow.
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He gave a vague answer about his plans for the future.
Synonym:
unclearindefiniteobscurehazyfuzzy
Synonym:
cleardefinitepreciseexplicitdistinct
2.

thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way.

Example:
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She was vague about the details of the accident.
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His memory of the event was very vague.
Synonym:
unfocusedimpreciseindistinctnebulousill-defined
Synonym:
specificdetailedclearpreciseexplicit
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