: 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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Her reasons for choosing Hagerty were unclear, although the firm had already signed a wildfire recovery contract with L.A. County’s emergency management office and had long worked with the state Office of Emergency Services.
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Its purpose is no longer unclear or undefined; the industry recognizes it as a solid platform for experienced directors whose films do well in theaters.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
In the oftentimes incoherent audio message, the speaker discusses various grievances about his life, but the specific connection to IVF is unclear.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The result of that, if Bungie will simply cut the artist a check and credit them, is unclear.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Its purpose is no longer unclear or undefined; the industry recognizes it as a solid platform for experienced directors whose films do well in theaters.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 17 May 2025
In the oftentimes incoherent audio message, the speaker discusses various grievances about his life, but the specific connection to IVF is unclear.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
The result of that, if Bungie will simply cut the artist a check and credit them, is unclear.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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 21 May. 2025.
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