vague

5 definitions • 8 examples

not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided:

I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago.

The patient had complained of vague pains and backache.

not clear in shape, or not clearly seen:

Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure.

A vague person is not able to think clearly, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts:

My aunt is incredibly vague - she can never remember where she puts things.

Their report is studiously/deliberately vague on future economic prospects.

not clearly stated, described, or explained, or not clearly seen or felt:

She had a vague feeling that something had gone terribly wrong.

I have only a vague memory of the house where I lived as a child.

A person who is vague is not able or does not wish to state, describe, or explain something clearly:

Officials were vague about the ship’s location.