vague answer

Frequency: 6.57.1 per million words

Describes a reply that is not clear or detailed.

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Examples (10)

  • When asked about his plans, the politician gave a typically vague answer.
  • I asked him where he was, but I only got a vague answer about being 'out.'
  • The support team's vague answer about when the issue would be fixed was frustrating.
  • In a job interview, giving a vague answer can make you seem unprepared.
  • He kept giving one vague answer after another, which made me suspicious.
  • If you provide a vague answer on the form, your application may be delayed.
  • Why did you give such a vague answer when a direct question was asked?
  • A vague answer is often worse than no answer at all.
  • We are tired of getting vague answers and demand a clear commitment from the management.
  • Her response was a deliberately vague answer designed to avoid commitment.