vague

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vague nouvelle vague

Main Entry: vague
Pronunciation: 'vAg
Function: adjective
Inflected Form(s): vagu·er; vagu·est
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin vagus, literally, wandering
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>
synonym see OBSCURE
- vague·ly adverb
- vague·ness noun