Synonyms for Vague
Definition of 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"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "vague"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like dim, faint, indefinable can replace "vague" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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