unclear
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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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Synonyms & Antonyms for unclear
Synonyms
fuzzy, indefinite, inexplicit, muzzy, vague
Antonyms
clear, definite, explicit, specific
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It’s unclear what new charges could result, said Tucker Carrington, a professor at the University of Mississippi law school. — Jay Reeves, BostonGlobe.com, "US reopens probe of notorious 1955 slaying of black teen in Miss.," 12 July 2018 It’s unclear if Gary Harris was a piece involved in talks, or which picks were included. — Matthew Vantryon, Indianapolis Star, "One year ago, the Victor Oladipo trade happened. Here's how he gave Pacers fans hope again.," 29 June 2018 It’s unclear if the changes will be as dramatic across the country after Wednesday’s decision. — Nathan Bomey, USA TODAY, "Supreme Court rules against unions: How labor decision will affect union pay, benefits," 27 June 2018 While the identity of YouGov’s Operation Pomegranate hedge fund client remains unclear, knowledgeable sources identified two clients for its pre-election polling. — Cam Simpson, Bloomberg.com, "Brexit’s Big Short: How Pollsters Helped Hedge Funds Beat the Crash," 25 June 2018 It’s unclear if such a note is appended to the parent’s file. — Issie Lapowsky, WIRED, "How a Child Moves Through a Broken Immigration System," 20 June 2018 The neighbors, like so many city residents, experienced a swirling mix of emotions, from disgust and despair before the tent clearings to cautious relief and uneasiness about the homeless campers’ unclear fate afterward. — San Francisco Chronicle, "“There is a suitcase full of human s— on the corner of Isis and 13th,” the email read. “Last night, I had to threaten violence to a man smoking crystal meth on my front porch. This morning, my 2-year-old son and I watched a rat rummage through the trash in our gutter.," 25 June 2018 It’s unclear what effect the bot apocalypse will have. — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, "Is Twitter Good Now?," 13 July 2018 May’s government is now weaker than ever, and her future unclear. — Ian Bremmer, Time, "The United Kingdom’s ‘Brexit Dream’ has Become a Waking Nightmare," 12 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unclear.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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