: 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 affidavit is redacted, so the relationship between the child and the homeowner is unclear.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
However, details on how this fits with the recent weapons agreements remain unclear.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yes, the truth is so unclear, the title required not one, but two question marks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The future of the Indiana State Prison site The long-term fate of the sprawling Indiana State Prison property remains unclear.
—Casey Smith, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
However, details on how this fits with the recent weapons agreements remain unclear.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Yes, the truth is so unclear, the title required not one, but two question marks.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
The future of the Indiana State Prison site The long-term fate of the sprawling Indiana State Prison property remains unclear.
—Casey Smith, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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