Definition

The quality of being unclear or not specific, making it difficult to understand or interpret something.

Example

The vagueness of his explanation left everyone confused about the plan.

Conversation

I really didn’t understand the instructions for the project.

Yeah, I noticed a lot of vagueness in them too.

It made it hard to figure out what we were supposed to do.

Exactly! We should ask the teacher for clarification.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vagueness → It is formed from "vague" (from Latin *vagus*, meaning wandering or uncertain) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "vagueness" refers to the quality of being unclear or not clearly defined.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'vague' meaning uncertain or unclear, and remember that 'vagueness' describes the state of being unclear.

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