: 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
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Whether that includes home acquisition is unclear.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Home or family dynamics could also feel emotionally messy or unclear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Washington has sought to press Beijing to lean on Tehran to reopen the strait, though China’s appetite to act as a pressure mechanism remains unclear.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Details from the shooting are unclear.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Home or family dynamics could also feel emotionally messy or unclear.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Washington has sought to press Beijing to lean on Tehran to reopen the strait, though China’s appetite to act as a pressure mechanism remains unclear.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 May 2026
Details from the shooting are unclear.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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