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Another word for vague

vague Synonyms

vague

modif.

Not clearly expressed
indefinite, unintelligible, imprecise, inexplicit; see obscure 1.
Not clearly understood
uncertain, undetermined, unsure, doubtful, dubious, questionable, misunderstood, enigmatic, nebulous, puzzling, inexplicable, unsettled, bewildering, perplexing, problematic.
Antonyms certain*, sure, positive.
Not clearly visible
dim, nebulous, dark; see hazy 1. See syn. study at obscure.

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Another word for vague

adjective

Liable to more than one interpretation:
ambiguous, cloudy, equivocal, inexplicit, nebulous, obscure, uncertain, unclear. See certain, clear
Not clearly perceived or perceptible:
blear, bleary, cloudy, dim, faint, foggy, fuzzy, hazy, indefinite, indistinct, misty, obscure, shadowy, unclear, undistinct. See clear
Marked by lack of firm decision or commitment; of questionable outcome:
indefinite, open, uncertain, undecided, undetermined, unresolved, unsettled, unsure. Idiom: up in the air. See certain

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He was vague to say the least.
I don't have a vague recollection of either game.
The plan was vague on detail, leaving them wondering what to do next.
If the answers to your questions sound vague, ask for clarification.
There were vague promises of "lists of extremists" upon which your name will not be found.

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