vague

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈveɪg/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/veɪg/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(vāg)

Inflections of 'vague' (adj):
vaguer
adj comparative
vaguest
adj superlative

vague
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Sense: Adjective: not clearly expressed
Synonyms:
indefinite, imprecise, inexplicit, unclear Collocations, wooly, woolly (UK), clear as mud (informal)
Antonyms:
clear Collocations, understandable Collocations, clearly explained, precise Collocations, accurate Collocations, articulate Collocations, categorical, emphatic, well-defined, vocalized, blow-by-blow, in layman's terms, from the hip
Sense: Adjective: not easily understood or seen
Synonyms:
foggy Collocations, fuzzy Collocations, unclear Collocations, blurry Collocations, hazy Collocations, murky Collocations, nebulous, indistinct, blurred Collocations, misty, obscure Collocations, veiled, loose Collocations, faint Collocations, ambiguous, indeterminable, indeterminate, indistinguishable, amorphous
Antonyms:
certain Collocations, sure Collocations, understood Collocations, positive Collocations, comprehensible, straightforward Collocations, decipherable, legible, easy to understand, loud and clear
Sense: Adjective: unconfirmed
Synonyms:
unconfirmed, undecided, pending Collocations, up in the air (informal), speculative, uncertain Collocations


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