: 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 happened is unclear.
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The extent of Bryant’s actual role in Mizell’s murder has been unclear.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest challenges when looking for an ISP is unclear pricing structures.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots and smelling gun powder, but details of the incident remain unclear.
—Michelle Tauber, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The extent of Bryant’s actual role in Mizell’s murder has been unclear.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest challenges when looking for an ISP is unclear pricing structures.
—Wyles Daniel, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
Eyewitnesses reported hearing gunshots and smelling gun powder, but details of the incident remain unclear.
—Michelle Tauber, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unclear
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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