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vagueness

Noun

This term describes a lack of precision that can be either intellectual or visual. When applied to language or thought, it suggests a deliberate or accidental avoidance of specificity, often creating a sense of ambiguity or evasion in formal agreements and conversations. In a sensory context, it refers to a lack of sharpness or clarity, such as the blurred edges of an object in a fog. As an uncountable noun, it does not have a plural form and is typically used with quantifiers like "a certain amount of" or "some" rather than numeric counters.

Meanings

Noun

The quality of being uncertain, indefinite, or lacking a clear and precise meaning.

"The vagueness of the contract led to several legal disputes."

Noun

The state of being hazy, blurred, or lacking distinct outlines in a visual sense.

"The vagueness of the distant horizon made it difficult to judge the distance."

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