Vagueness

Pronunciation: /ˈveɪɡnəs/

Definitions of vagueness

noun a quality or state of being unclear, indefinite, or lack of precision

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like the vagueness of his instructions.

A2 The vagueness of the map made it hard to find the location.

B1 The contract was full of vagueness, making it difficult to understand the terms.

B2 The vagueness of her response left me confused about what she meant.

C1 The vagueness of the law allowed for different interpretations by the judges.

C2 The artist used vagueness in his paintings to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Examples of vagueness in a Sentence

formal The contract was filled with vagueness, making it difficult to understand the terms.

informal Her explanation was full of vagueness, I couldn't really follow what she was saying.

slang I hate it when people talk in vagueness, just get to the point!

figurative The fog enveloped the landscape, creating a sense of vagueness and mystery.

Grammatical Forms of vagueness

• plural: vaguenesses
• comparative: more vague
• superlative: most vague
• present tense: vagueness
• future tense: will be vague
• perfect tense: has been vague
• continuous tense: is being vague
• singular: vagueness
• positive degree: vague
• infinitive: to be vague
• gerund: vagueness
• participle: vague

Origin and Evolution of vagueness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vagueness' originated from the Latin word 'vagus' meaning 'wandering' or 'uncertain'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'vagueness' has come to describe something unclear, imprecise, or lacking definite boundaries.