vague

• Qui manque de précision, de clarté ou de netteté ; qui est difficile à percevoir, à comprendre ou à définir, soit parce que les contours sont flous, soit parce que l'expression est imprécise.

Describes something that is not clearly expressed, perceived, or defined; lacking definite shape, form, or character.

1. Not clearly expressedB1formal

   Not clearly or precisely stated; lacking definite form or detail.

   Vague (imprécis)

   • His instructions were too vague for us to follow.
   • She gave a vague description of the suspect.
   • The contract contained vague language about payment terms.

   Synonymesambiguousequivocalfuzzyhazyimpreciseindefiniteinexplicitnebulousobscureunclear

   Antonymescleardefiniteexactexplicitprecisespecificunambiguous

2. Uncertain or indistinctB1formal

   Not clearly perceived or understood; hazy.

   Vague (imprécis)

   • I have a vague memory of meeting him before.
   • The details of the event remain vague in my mind.
   • Her explanation was vague and unconvincing.

   Synonymesambiguousfuzzyhazyindefiniteindistinctnebulousobscureunclear

   Antonymescleardefinitedistinctexplicitprecisespecific

3. Not physically clearB2formal

   Not clearly visible or defined in shape or form.

   peu net, indistinct

   • The figure in the fog was vague and shadowy.
   • Through the mist, the outline of the castle was vague.
   • The photograph was too vague to identify anyone.

   Synonymesblurrydimfuzzyhazyindistinctmistynebulousobscureshadowyunclear

   Antonymesclearcrispdefineddistinctprecisesharp