vague
Meaning
The term "vague" refers to a lack of clarity or precision in meaning, expression, or detail, often resulting in ambiguity that can hinder effective communication or understanding. It is commonly used to describe statements, ideas, or concepts that are not
💡 While "vague" is often used in everyday language, in academic contexts it is important to specify the degree of vagueness and its potential impact on interpretation, as overly vague language can undermine the credibility of an argument or analysis.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
Marta
arrived
at
the
caf
é,
she
found
a
small
handwritten
note
on
the
table
that
gave
her
an
immediate
sense
of
unease
.
The
message
was
deliberately
vague
,
stating
only
a
time
and
a
location
without
any
explicit
purpose
,
so
she
had
to
decide
whether
to
wait
.
She
hesitated
because
meeting
a
stranger
without
context
felt
imprudent
,
yet
the
curious
impression
it
left
made
her
contemplate
possible
explanations
.
As
she
sipped
her
coffee
she
mentally
outlined
scenarios
—
an
old
friend
returning
unexpectedly
,
a
misdelivered
message
,
or
a
lighthearted
prank
—
but
none
matched
the
sparse
information
.
Eventually
she
wrote
a
polite
note
asking
for
clarification
and
left
it
where
the
other
person
would
see
it
,
hoping
that
a
direct
question
would
dissolve
the
uncertainty
and
bring
the
situation
into
focus
.
Common Phrases
vague notion
vague statement
vague implications
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