unclear

adjective

un·clear ˌən-ˈklir

Synonyms of unclear next

: not clear: such as

: difficult to understand

an unclear explanation

unclear instructions

an unclear reference

: 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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Advocate for clear policies and transparency if expectations are unclear. —

Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 It’s been unclear whether Season 1 stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine would return for the second season, and the first season ends on an ambiguous cliffhanger regarding their fate. —

Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024 The motive for the killing remains unclear, but the New York Police Department says the evidence indicates that the attack was premeditated and targeted. —

Juliana Kim, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024 The total number of states impacted remains unclear, although similar notices appeared in Virginia and Colorado. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unclear