58 Synonyms & Antonyms For VAGUE

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Definitions vague [veyg] / veɪg / ADJECTIVE not definite or clear Synonyms STRONGEST ambiguous dubious equivocal faint fuzzy hazy imprecise lax nebulous obscure uncertain unclear unsure WEAK 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 undetermined unexplicit unintelligible unknown unsettled unspecified Antonyms STRONGEST apparent certain clear definite determined distinct explicit obvious plain secure sure

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She was vague about her reasons for disliking Epstein.

From The Wall Street Journal

No specific details or timelines have been given yet—just a vague outline of intention.

From MarketWatch

She was largely vague when asked if she was still married to D’Ormale.

From Los Angeles Times

The family may receive a discretionary offer of succession or be rehoused, but Ms Thompson said she has not had anything in writing and is frustrated by "vague" conversations with housing officers.

From BBC

I’m not saying that those narratives are morally equivalent, or that some vague sense of historical grievance and perceived hostility is a valid excuse for launching an unprovoked war against a neighboring country.

From Salon

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