Vague Definition
vague
adjective
- not clearly understood or expressed; "an obscure turn of phrase"; "an impulse to go off and fight certain obscure battles of his own spirit"-Anatole Broyard; "their descriptions of human behavior become vague, dull, and unclear"- P.A.Sorokin; "vague...forms of speech...have so long passed for mysteries of science"- John Locke
- not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished; "an undefined term"; "undefined authority"; "some undefined sense of excitement"; "vague feelings of sadness"; "a vague uneasiness"
- lacking clarity or distinctness; "a dim figure in the distance"; "only a faint recollection"; "shadowy figures in the gloom"; "saw a vague outline of a building through the fog"; "a few wispy memories of childhood"
"Vague" in song lyrics
See how vague is used in real songs:
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"Never go by face value cuz the message is vague"
Crimewave — Don't Talk About Love -
"Unwrapping the vague"
Necro f/ Goretex, Ill Bill, Mr. Hyde — Nirvana -
"With a curse on our mind our prayers seem vague"
Pharcyde f/ Scott Wilson — World
Words that rhyme with vague
Usage tips for "vague"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "vague" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for vague to find words that pair well.