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Meanings of vague in English

Spanish
vago

Not precisely limited, determined, or distinguished.

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vago

Expressed in an unclear fashion.

Lacking clarity or distinctness.

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Usage of vague in English
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Media reports are often incomplete and government reports are sometimes deliberately vague.
The Guardian
2
Privacy and data protection: The UK Data Protection Act is quite vague.
The Guardian
3
The vague form was exactly where it had been ten minutes ago.
Carte Blanche
4
Her economic and energy arguments were vague heralds of free market wish-fulfillment.
The Guardian
5
The family relationships are suspended in a similarly vague state of antagonism.
The Guardian
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So far my actions had generated only vague suspicions, no solid leads.
Speaking in Bones
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Its plans for solving the environmental crisis are brief, vague and uncosted.
The Guardian
8
Best practice guidelines tended to be high level and vague, he added.
Radio NZ
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Warnings that were issued to clients often used vague and ambiguous language.
Independent.ie
10
For instance, he said, Facebook's stated use of proceeds was rather vague.
Reuters
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There was nothing vague about what Mordechai Vanunu told the Times, however.
Wired
12
Yes, those really are vague pink glimmers in the early morning sky.
The Irish Times
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Especially as plans for what it will actually be remain so vague.
The Guardian
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The Durban deal's provisions for action within this time period are vague.
The Guardian
15
As for his new project, Trump's statement was vague on the details.
Reuters
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The ambitious path he saw for himself then, Obama said, remained vague.
The Guardian
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Translations for vague
Spanish
vago
Vague through the time
Vague across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
South Africa
Common
United States of America
Common
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