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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024vague /veɪg/USA pronunciation adj., va•guer, va•guest. - not clearly stated or expressed:vague promises.
- indefinite or indistinct in nature or character:a vague rumor.
- not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression:was vague when I asked his plan.
vague•ly, adv. vague•ness, n. [uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024vague (vāg),USA pronunciation adj., va•guer, va•guest. - not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed:vague promises.
- indefinite or indistinct in nature or character, as ideas or feelings:a vague premonition of disaster.
- 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. - not definitely established, determined, confirmed, or known;
uncertain:a vague rumor; The date of his birth is vague. - (of persons) not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression:vague about his motives; a vague person.
- (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding:a vague stare.
- Latin vagus wandering
- Middle French)
- (1540–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged unspecific, imprecise.
- 3.See corresponding entry in Unabridged obscure, hazy, shadowy.
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