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vaguely-delivered

|vague-ly-de-liv-ered|

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/ˈveɪɡli dɪˈlɪvərd/

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/ˈveɪɡli dɪˈlɪvəd/

unclear communication

Etymology
Etymology Information

'vaguely-delivered' originates from the combination of 'vaguely' and 'delivered', where 'vaguely' means 'in a way that is not clear' and 'delivered' means 'to bring or hand over'.

Historical Evolution

'vaguely-delivered' combines the adverb 'vaguely' with the past participle 'delivered', forming a compound adjective.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'vaguely' meant 'in a way that is not clear', and 'delivered' meant 'to bring or hand over'. Together, they describe something communicated in an unclear manner.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

expressed or communicated in an unclear or imprecise manner.

The instructions were vaguely-delivered, leaving everyone confused.

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Last updated: 2025/06/21 21:54