Synonyms for vague
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : veyg |
| Phonetic Transcription : veɪg |
Top 10 synonyms for vague Other synonyms for the word vague
- amorphous
- amphibological
- bewildering
- bleary
- blurred
- cloudy
- dark
- dim
- doubtful
- dreamlike
- enigmatic
- generalized
- ill-defined
- impalpable
- indefinite
- indeterminate
- indistinct
- inexplicable
- loose
- misunderstood
- muddy
- perplexing
- problematic
- puzzling
- questionable
- shadowy
- superficial
- tenebrous
- uncertain
- unclear
- undetermined
- unexplicit
- unintelligible
- unknown
- unsettled
- unspecified
- unsure
Définition of vague
Origin :- 1540s, from Middle French vague, from Latin vagus "wandering, rambling, vacillating, vague," of unknown origin. Related: Vagueness.
- adj not definite or clear
- He had a vague consciousness that the boys did not love him, to say the least of it.
- Extract from : « The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage » by Charles G. D. Roberts
- He had got a dangerous game to play, and his plans were vague and shadowy.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- A vague unrest and dissatisfaction with her Christian experience were growing on her.
- Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
- He had caught the contagion of her mood and vague alarm swept him.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- It was only by an effort that he shook off the vague feeling of guilt.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Nevertheless, there was no anger in Dr. Ed's mind, only a vague and inarticulate regret.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- The rumours, indeed, were so vague as to carry with them no weight.
- Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- What it was I did not know then and don't know now, but I had a vague impression that it was warm.
- Extract from : « It Happened in Egypt » by C. N. Williamson
- He could quiet the horses, but not a woman, in so vague an exigency.
- Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown
- Civilization, enlightenment,—they are vague terms, hollow sounds.
- Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Antonyms for vague
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