A vague subject refers to a topic or concept that lacks clear definition or specificity, making it difficult to understand or discuss effectively. It often encompasses broad or ambiguous ideas that can be interpreted in multiple ways. For example, terms like "success" or "freedom" can be considered vague because their meanings can vary significantly depending on individual perspectives and contexts. Clarity is essential for effective communication, so addressing vagueness often requires further elaboration or clarification.
He was very vague about the subject of his new book.
"His intentions were very vague."
One example is - The answer was to vague to merit a point. Another example is - The witness description of the suspect was just too vague.
Vague is French for ocean wave, from the Latin vagusmeaning 'wandering'. Insofar as any individual wave is indistinct, changeable and transient, vague has come to mean poorly defined, indefinite and incompletely known or understood.
This question is a bit vague.
He was very vague about the subject of his new book.
Ambiguous.
Ambiguous
In the "Harry Potter" series, Hermione's worst subject is Divination. She finds it difficult to connect with the subject's more vague and mystical aspects, which is in stark contrast to her logical and analytical approach to learning.
Can you give an example of a vague question that includes the term "vague question"?
The subject is broad, and the question vague. I invite you to start reading at the link provided below.
Vagueness is the noun form for the adjective vague.
Rudolf Kruse has written: 'Statistics with vague data' -- subject(s): Mathematical statistics, Fuzzy sets
Your question is extremely vague, however, it is true that religion is often subject to disagreement.
"His intentions were very vague."
She talked ubiquitously and her words were vague. Ubiquitous=Existing or been everywhere at the same time. Vague=Not clear, definite, or distinct. Excuse me, but you're been vague.
All vague expressions are not ambiguous. The meaning of a vague expression may be clearly known, but the specificity is not.