deliberately vague

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

Intentionally unclear.

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Examples (10)

  • You're being deliberately vague about your plans, which makes me suspicious.
  • His response to the question was deliberately vague, avoiding any direct commitment.
  • The politician gave a deliberately vague answer to avoid alienating any voters.
  • She was deliberately vague about her whereabouts, not wanting anyone to know her true intentions.
  • To protect his source, the journalist chose to be deliberately vague in his report.
  • The instructions for assembling the furniture were deliberately vague, making it frustrating to follow.
  • Why are you always so deliberately vague when I ask about your work?
  • Management's statement on the layoffs was deliberately vague, causing widespread anxiety among employees.
  • He offered a deliberately vague promise, knowing he might not be able to keep it.
  • Sometimes, it's better to be deliberately vague to maintain a sense of mystery or privacy.