: 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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Why Caracalla killed Geta is also unclear.
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TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
However, the effect of vitamin C alone on the efficacy of cholesterol-lowering drugs is unclear due to the concurrent use of other antioxidants.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
The facts of Bolsonaro's case remain unclear as the indictment is sealed, but authorities had been investigating whether the former president incited a riot in which his supporters ransacked the Supreme Court, the presidential palace and Congress in the capital of Brasilia on January 8, 2022.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Exactly when Ohtani will retake the mound is unclear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
However, the effect of vitamin C alone on the efficacy of cholesterol-lowering drugs is unclear due to the concurrent use of other antioxidants.
—Trang Tran, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
The facts of Bolsonaro's case remain unclear as the indictment is sealed, but authorities had been investigating whether the former president incited a riot in which his supporters ransacked the Supreme Court, the presidential palace and Congress in the capital of Brasilia on January 8, 2022.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Exactly when Ohtani will retake the mound is unclear.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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