Definition

The least clear or specific; not detailed or precise.

Example

Her explanation was the vaguest of all, leaving everyone confused.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you understand the lecture today?

Not really, it was the vaguest one I've ever attended.

I thought so too! The professor was all over the place.

Exactly! I left feeling more confused than before.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vaguest → It is formed from "vague" (from Latin *vagus*, meaning wandering or uncertain) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "vaguest" means the most uncertain or indistinct.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vague' meaning uncertain or unclear, and remember that 'vaguest' refers to the highest degree of uncertainty.

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