vague: Meaning and Definition of

vague

Pronunciation: (vāg), [key]
— va•guer, va•guest.
  1. not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed: vague promises.
  2. indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings: a vague premonition of disaster.
  3. not clear or distinct to the sight or any other sense; perceptible or recognizable only in an indefinite way: vague shapes in the dark; vague murmurs behind a door.
  4. not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known; uncertain: a vague rumor; The date of his birth is vague.
  5. (of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression: vague about his motives; a vague person.
  6. (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding: a vague stare.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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