A vague person
is not able to think clearly
, or gives an impression of not thinking clearly in order to hide their real thoughts: My aunt is incredibly vague – she can never remember where she puts things.
What is an example of vague?
The definition of vague is something unclear, hazy or uncertain. An example of vague would be
directions to a house that don’t include street names
. Lacking definite shape, form, or character; indistinct. Saw a vague outline of a building through the fog.
When a person is being vague?
(of persons)
not clear or definite in thought, understanding, or expression
: vague about his motives;a vague person. (of the eyes, expression, etc.) showing lack of clear perception or understanding: a vague stare.
What does too vague mean?
1 (of statements, meaning, etc.)
not explicit
; imprecise. vague promises. 2 not clearly perceptible or discernible; indistinct.
What does it mean to be imprecise?
: not precise : inexact,
vague an imprecise estimate
.
What causes people to be vague?
Common physical causes for vague symptoms include
allergies, infections, chronic diseases, psychological disorders
, or the use of alcohol or other substances. Other factors, such as difficulty sleeping or malnutrition, can lead to vague symptoms.
Is it good to be vague?
Our research suggests that,
at times, vagueness has its merits
. Not knowing precisely how they are progressing lets people generate positive expectancies that allow them to perform better. The fuzzy boundaries afforded by vague information allow people to distort that information in a favorable manner.
What is a vague answer?
adjective. If something written or spoken is vague,
it does not explain or express things clearly
. […]
What is a vague sentence?
1a :
not clearly expressed : stated in indefinite terms vague accusations
. b : not having a precise meaning a vague term of abuse. 2a : 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.
What is a vague response?
1 adj If
something written or spoken is vague, it does not explain or express things clearly
., (Antonym: precise) The description was pretty vague., …
What does too vague mean in writing?
1 adj If something written or spoken is vague, it
does not explain or express
things clearly., (Antonym: precise) The description was pretty vague., … vague information. ♦ vaguely adv. `I’m not sure,’ Liz said vaguely…, They issued a vaguely worded statement.
What is vague memory?
a vague feeling, memory etc is
not complete, accurate, or fully formed
. a vague idea/notion/impression: Simon had only a vague idea of where she worked. a vague memory/recollection: I’ve got a vague memory of the hotel.
How do you say the word vague?
- Break ‘vague’ down into sounds: [VAYG] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
- Record yourself saying ‘vague’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
What does vague and imprecise mean?
As adjectives the difference between imprecise and vague
is that
imprecise is not precise or exact
; containing some error or uncertainty while vague is not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.
What does inarticulate mean?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : incapable of giving coherent, clear, or effective expression to one’s ideas or feelings. 2a(1) : incapable of speech especially under stress of emotion : mute. (2) : incapable of being expressed by speech inarticulate
fear
.
What does it mean to be unsound?
1 :
not based on good reasoning or truth
an unsound argument unsound advice. 2 : not firmly made or placed an unsound building. 3 : not healthy or in good condition unsound teeth. 4 : being or having a mind that is not normal.
