Added 9 October 2026
vague
/veɪɡ/ adjective
In Latin: vagus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about vague at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Not clearly expressed or understood.
an obscure turn of phrase
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Not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished.
an undefined term
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Lacking clarity or distinctness.
a dim figure in the distance
Origin
From Middle French vague, from Latin vagus (“uncertain, vague”, literally “wandering, rambling, strolling”).
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