vagueness
Translation
vagueness, ambiguity, imprecision
Examples
The vagueness of the instructions caused confusion.
The vagueness of the instructions caused confusion.
He answered my question with deliberate vagueness.
He answered my question with deliberate vagueness.
Grammar Patterns
the vagueness of ((sth.)) the state of not being clear in meaning or form The vagueness of his reply was frustrating.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ambiguity, imprecision; Antonyms: clarity, precision
Etymology
From Latin 'vagus' (wandering, uncertain) plus the suffix '-ness' indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'vague' fog that makes everything unclear. The state of being foggy is 'vagueness'.