vague — not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided
Pronunciation (IPA): /veɪɡ/
Korean meaning: 애매한, 모호한, 불분명한
Korean pronunciation: **베**이그
Example Sentences
- The fortune teller gave such vague predictions that they could mean anything.
- His directions were so vague that I ended up at three different coffee shops.
- I have a vague recollection of meeting him before.
vague
ADJECTIVE//veɪɡ//
not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided
The customer receives vague directions from the confused vendor
With clues so vague, we can't solve this plague that haunts our league!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'vagus' meaning 'wandering' or 'uncertain'. The word entered English through Old French 'vague', maintaining its sense of lacking clarity or precision.
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📝Examples
“The fortune teller gave such vague predictions that they could mean anything.”
“His directions were so vague that I ended up at three different coffee shops.”
“I have a vague recollection of meeting him before.”
“The contract terms were deliberately kept vague.”
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