Vague
/veɪɡ/noun
Not clearly expressed or understood; ambiguous.
Did you know?The origin of 'vague' aligns with the Latin word for 'to wander', hinting at the elusive nature of unclear thoughts and emotions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
vagus
“Wandering, roving, or straying.”
Old French
Old French
vague
“Uncertain, indistinct.”
14th Century
Middle English
vaguen
“Indistinct or not clearly defined.”
Modern English
English
vague
“Not clearly expressed; lacking in clarity.”