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vague — not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided

Pronunciation (IPA): /veɪɡ/

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 old photograph brought back only a vague memory of his childhood friend.
💡 Concept

The old photograph brought back only a vague memory of his childhood friend.

VAST(fog) + GUESS(estimate) — the bridge remained a vague shadow in the thick fog.
🧠 Mnemonic

VAST(fog) + GUESS(estimate) — the bridge remained a vague shadow in the thick fog.

The vague red taillights reminded the driver to stay safe in the heavy rain.
🎵 Rhyme

The vague red taillights reminded the driver to stay safe in the heavy rain.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/veɪɡ/
🇬🇧 UK/veɪɡ/

🌳Etymology

Rootvag
Suffix--ue

Origin

From Latin 'vagus' meaning 'wandering' or 'uncertain'. The word entered English through Old French 'vague', maintaining its sense of lacking clarity or precision.

Breakdown

vag- (wander, uncertain) + -ue (adjective suffix) = vague

🎵Rhyme

plagueleague
plague
league

🔗Collocations

vague memory
vague idea
vague answer
vague feeling
deliberately vague
remain vague

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“The fortune teller gave such vague predictions that they could mean anything.”

😄 Fun example

“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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