Vague meaning

What does “vague” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“vague” is an adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: not clearly expressed or understood.

vague

not clearly expressed or understood
“an obscure turn of phrase”
“an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit”
Synonymsobscure
not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished
“an undefined term”
“undefined authority”
Synonymsundefined
lacking clarity or distinctness
“a dim figure in the distance”
“only a faint recollection”
Synonymsdim faint shadowy wispy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University