look vague

Frequency: 6.08.1 per million words

To appear uncertain or not paying attention.

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Examples (10)

  • ‘Where did you leave it?’ Isobel looked vague.
  • When asked about the new policy, the manager looked vague.
  • She tends to look vague when she's deep in thought.
  • Don't just look vague; tell me what you really mean.
  • He looked somewhat vague when I asked for specific details.
  • During the lecture, several students started to look vague.
  • The witness looked vague as if trying hard to remember.
  • You can't afford to look vague in a job interview.
  • After the long journey, he was looking a bit vague.
  • Despite her efforts, she couldn't help but look vague about the instructions.