What does it mean to walk vaguely in the following sentence?
As she walked vaguely up the steps of the building, she shifted the small pot of flowers from hand to hand; then she set it down and remove her mittens before she could open the door.
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Sign up to join this communityWhat does it mean to walk vaguely in the following sentence?
As she walked vaguely up the steps of the building, she shifted the small pot of flowers from hand to hand; then she set it down and remove her mittens before she could open the door.
I have never heard of anyone walking vaguely. It sounds as if an inexperienced writer has been casting about for an unnecessary adverb. Uncertainly would be better, but nothing would be best of all.