The difference between Unsettled and Vague

When used as adjectives, unsettled means disturbed, upset, whereas vague means not clearly expressed.


Vague is also noun with the meaning: a wandering.

Vague is also verb with the meaning: to wander.

check bellow for the other definitions of Unsettled and Vague

  1. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Disturbed, upset.

    Examples:

    "I was unsettled by the sudden outburst, and since I didn't know what to do I just stood there, confused."

  2. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Not in a steady condition, uncertain, subject to change.

  3. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Not populated, having no settlers or other inhabitants.

  4. Unsettled as an adjective:

    Unpaid.

    Examples:

    "We need to settle this bill; even if you think the charge is too high we can't just leave it unsettled."

  1. Unsettled as a verb:

  1. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly expressed; stated in indefinite terms.

  2. Vague as an adjective:

    Not having a precise meaning.

    Examples:

    "a vague term of abuse"

  3. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly defined, grasped, or understood; indistinct; slight.

    Examples:

    "only a vague notion of what’s needed;  a vague hint of a thickening waistline;  I haven’t the vaguest idea."

  4. Vague as an adjective:

    Not clearly felt or sensed; somewhat subconscious.

    Examples:

    "a vague longing"

  5. Vague as an adjective:

    Not thinking or expressing one's thoughts clearly or precisely.

  6. Vague as an adjective:

    Lacking expression; vacant.

  7. Vague as an adjective:

    Not sharply outlined; hazy.

  8. Vague as an adjective:

    Wandering; vagrant; vagabond.

  1. Vague as a noun (obsolete):

    A wandering; a vagary.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Holinshed"

  2. Vague as a noun:

    An indefinite expanse.

  1. Vague as a verb (archaic):

    to wander; to roam; to stray.