: not clear: such as
a
: difficult to understand
an unclear explanation
unclear instructions
an unclear reference
b
: confused or uncertain about something
—often used with about
was a little unclear about how to proceed
unclearly
adverb
speaking unclearly
an unclearly remembered incident
Examples of unclear in a Sentence
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
obtained at best an unclear glimpse of the rarely seen bird from across the road
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The details of what Republicans want to do with PSLF are unclear and there is no set figure for how much these proposals could save.
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
When each limit went into effect is unclear, however.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The remainder includes 23 poultry workers, one from a backyard/wild bird exposure in Louisiana, and three with unclear sources of infection.
—Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Motive in shooting unclear A motive in the shooting was not immediately known, according to police.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
When each limit went into effect is unclear, however.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
The remainder includes 23 poultry workers, one from a backyard/wild bird exposure in Louisiana, and three with unclear sources of infection.
—Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
Motive in shooting unclear A motive in the shooting was not immediately known, according to police.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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