Synonyms for

Vagueness

Verb / ˈveɪgnɪs / Another word for vagueness — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The quality or state of being indefinite, unclear, or uncertain.

Synonyms & similar words

ambiguity imprecision obscurity indeterminacy unclearness equivocation vagary indefiniteness nebulosity opaqueness uncertainty vague blurriness fogginess haziness indistinctness muddle murkiness obscuration opacity

Example sentences

  1. The vagueness of the map made it difficult to find the location.
  2. The politician's answer was filled with vagueness and did not provide a clear response.
  3. The instructions for the game were written with vagueness, making it hard to understand the rules.
  4. The artist's painting had a sense of vagueness to it, leaving the viewer to interpret the meaning.
  5. The teacher's explanation lacked clarity and was filled with vagueness, leaving the students confused.

Quotes

  • Vagueness and procrastination are ever a comfort to the frail in spirit.
  • The charm of ambiguity: one does not need to be too clear, too definite, in order to be happy. Indeed, the very vagueness and ambiguity of life is the source of its infinite and inexhaustible richness.
  • The vagueness of the distinction between 'real' and 'conventional' necessitates a closer examination of the nature of conventionality.

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