Meaning
8 sensesNot clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
nebelhaft, schwach, unklar
нея́сныйnejásnyj, нечёткийnečótkij, неопределённыйneopredeljónnyj
нея́сни́йnejásnýj
not clearly expressed or understood
Not having a precise meaning.
a vague term of abuse
Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.
only a vague notion of what’s needed
a vague hint of a thickening waistline
Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.
a vague longing
leicht
Not thinking or expressing one’s thoughts clearly or precisely.
Lacking expression; vacant.
lacking clarity or distinctness
Not sharply outlined; hazy.
нея́сни́йnejásnýj
Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.
Examples
98 sentencesTom is being vague.
Том дуже неконкретний.
Tom is vague.
Том нечітко висловлюється.
deTom drückt sich vage aus.
He gave me a vague answer.
ruОн дал мне расплывчатый ответ.
deEr gab mir eine vage Antwort.
She gave us a vague answer.
ruОна дала нам расплывчатый ответ.
Tom gave Mary a vague answer.
ruТом дал Мэри неясный ответ.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle French vague, from Latin vagus (“uncertain, vague”, literally “wandering, rambFrom Middle French vague, from Latin vagus (“uncertain, vague”, literally “wandering, rambling, strolling”).
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Forms
vaguer, vaguestSynonyms
70 synonymsAntonyms
10 antonymsWord family
18 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
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