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adjective 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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unclearly

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    • speaking unclearly
    • an unclearly remembered incident

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First Known Use of unclear

15th century

unclear Synonyms

Synonyms
fuzzy, indefinite, inexplicit, muzzy, vague
Antonyms
clear, definite, explicit, specific
Related Words
ambiguous, cryptic, dark, enigmatic (also enigmatical), equivocal, murky, nebulous, obscure, unintelligible; bleary, blurry, dim, faint, foggy, gauzy, hazy, misty, woozy; indeterminate, indistinct, indistinguishable, uncertain, undefinable, undefined, undetermined; inexplicable, inscrutable, mysterious; baffling, bewildering, confounding, confusing, mystifying, obfuscatory, perplexing, puzzling, unfathomable
Near Antonyms
candid, direct, forthright, foursquare, frank, honest, open, openhearted, outspoken, plainspoken, straight, straightforward, unguarded; obvious, plain, unambiguous, understandable, unequivocal; comprehensible, fathomable, intelligible; defined, distinct, well-defined; blatant, patent, unmistakable

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UNCLEAR Defined for Kids

unclear

adjective un·clear \ ˌən-ˈklir \

Definition of unclear for Students

:difficult to understand or make sense of
  • Your directions are unclear.

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