1
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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2
as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
obtained at best an unclear glimpse of the rarely seen bird from across the road
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Recent Examples of unclear
The future is unclear for broadcast late night programming, and late night more generally, but a decision on Kimmel will mean a lot for the industry in the upcoming year.
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
At this point, the clip ends, the soldier’s fate unclear.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
That makes two unclear timelines as the Liberty approach the first matchup against the Lynx Wednesday at Target Canter.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
The circumstances surrounding his arrest were unclear as of Monday morning, although records mention an insufficient funds check.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
At this point, the clip ends, the soldier’s fate unclear.
—Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 28 July 2025
That makes two unclear timelines as the Liberty approach the first matchup against the Lynx Wednesday at Target Canter.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025
The circumstances surrounding his arrest were unclear as of Monday morning, although records mention an insufficient funds check.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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Diners and customers still face overwhelming menus, vague promotions, delayed support and unclear pricing.—
Maulikkumar Pandya,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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In an era where social media dictates public perception, silence or vague messaging can speak volumes.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Hill's faint whistling can be heard in the background, hinting that the time loop may be far from broken, and Hill may not be gone after all.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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My favorite hotel memory is: Waking up at Hotel Ritz to birdsong, sunlight, and the faint scent of fresh croissants — Parisian magic in every sense.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Automate routine monitoring, but require cross-functional review for ambiguous or high-impact alerts, providing clear explanations.—
Dr. Chiranjiv Roy,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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At times, though, there’s nothing ambiguous or veiled in his work.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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Binoculars show it as a hazy spot of light, but its full splendor is revealed only through a large telescope.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed hazy skies and the smell of smoke across the region, attributing the conditions to smoke trapped in a sinking air mass above the Northeast.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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