unclear

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un·clear | \ ˌən-ˈklir

Definition of unclear

: 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

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Recent Examples on the Web The date of the stock listing is unclear and depends on approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission. — David Z. Morris, Fortune, "Coinbase’s direct listing could make CEO Brian Armstrong one of the world’s richest people," 26 Feb. 2021 That money ends up somewhere, but its impact is still unclear. — John Mauldin, Forbes, "This Isn’t Your Father’s Overvalued Market," 26 Feb. 2021 However, while harmful conversations can be flagged, some users say the procedure on holding offending users accountable is unclear, and that such individuals can still be seen on the app despite Clubhouse’s promise to take action. — Time, "Queer Nigerians Hoped the Clubhouse App Would Be a Safe Haven. It's Become Another Breeding Ground for Bigotry," 26 Feb. 2021 School kidnappings were first carried out by the jihadist groups Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province but the tactic has now been adopted by other militants in the northwest whose agenda is unclear. — NBC News, "Gunmen kidnap more than 300 schoolgirls in northwest Nigeria," 26 Feb. 2021 What's unclear is how that strategy would significantly improve public safety or address systemic problems with policing in Minneapolis. — Editorial Board, Star Tribune, "The unconvincing case to disband the Minneapolis Police Department," 26 Feb. 2021 Points of entry are unclear; the assumed safety of shelter feels precarious, even slightly threatened. — Taylor Aldridge, ELLE Decor, "What Do Our Rooms Say About Us? The Answers Might Surprise You," 26 Feb. 2021 The Biden administration's attitude toward the larger issue is unclear. — Nicholas Rowan, Washington Examiner, "Connecticut federal court weighs dismissal of Title IX transgender sports case," 26 Feb. 2021 Though Woods' path forward is unclear, what is clear is how many people are rooting for him, for his legacy, and for all the years of his influence and greatness to rise again with one more shining, improbable victory. — Aj Willingham, CNN, "Tiger Woods made us realize it's ok to love an imperfect athlete," 25 Feb. 2021

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