: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
The terms of the settlement announced Friday are unclear.
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
But just how well this test program will work is unclear.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
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Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 31 May 2024
But just how well this test program will work is unclear.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for unclear
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 3 Jun. 2024.
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