: 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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Opposition groups celebrate the win Grassroots organizations and local activist groups are celebrating the win, even if the details are unclear.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 June 2026
While Dobrev's relationship status remains unclear, the outing comes nine months after PEOPLE confirmed Dobrev's split from fiancé Shaun White following five years together.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Police added that the designation is standard when the circumstances surrounding a death are unclear.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
How many detainees were moved is unclear, but lawyers argue that while some were sent to the Federal Detention Center in Miami and other South Florida facilities, Vorbe was instead sent to Mississippi.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 22 June 2026
While Dobrev's relationship status remains unclear, the outing comes nine months after PEOPLE confirmed Dobrev's split from fiancé Shaun White following five years together.
—Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
Police added that the designation is standard when the circumstances surrounding a death are unclear.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
How many detainees were moved is unclear, but lawyers argue that while some were sent to the Federal Detention Center in Miami and other South Florida facilities, Vorbe was instead sent to Mississippi.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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