transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvāg ]
adjective
( vagu·er ; vagu·est )
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin vagus, literally, wandering
Date: 1548
1.
a. : not clearly expressed : stated in indefinite terms
vague accusations
b. : not having a precise meaning
a vague term of abuse
2.
a. : not clearly defined, grasped, or understood : indistinct
only a vague notion of what's needed
also : slight
a vague hint of a thickening waistline
hasn't the vaguest idea
b. : not clearly felt or sensed : somewhat subconscious
a vague longing
3. : not thinking or expressing one's thoughts clearly or precisely
vague about dates and places
4. : lacking expression : vacant
vague eyes
a vague stare
5. : not sharply outlined : hazy
met by vague figures with shaded torchlights — Earle Birney
Synonyms: see obscure
• vague·ly adverb
• vague·ness noun