1
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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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
While the exact size of Venezuela’s Bitcoin wealth is unclear, the country has long been a player in crypto.
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Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
While pro-monarchy chants have been heard in videos from the demonstrations, the extent of monarchist support across the country remains unclear.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
City leaders are still unclear if the Sunrise Tomorrow Plan would require an actual demolition of the mall.
—Tori Apodaca, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Research is unclear on the underlying reasons for IBS, but researchers do know that it has not been linked to permanent intestinal damage.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
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Carlos Garcia, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
While pro-monarchy chants have been heard in videos from the demonstrations, the extent of monarchist support across the country remains unclear.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
City leaders are still unclear if the Sunrise Tomorrow Plan would require an actual demolition of the mall.
—Tori Apodaca, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Research is unclear on the underlying reasons for IBS, but researchers do know that it has not been linked to permanent intestinal damage.
—Pamela Assid Woughter, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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The championship standard isn’t volleyed about in vague terms.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s presence there, however, gave the delegates confidence to endow the presidency with vague and expansive powers.—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The program’s pulse felt faint, its identity slipping further with each loss.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The short uses stylized 3D and deadpan timing to explore routine, irritation and faint absurdity.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Even in agencies that have, some policies are weak or ambiguous.—
Ben Jones,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even in agencies that have, some policies are weak or ambiguous.—
Ben Jones,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The kit, which comes in four colors—matte white, desert rose, matte black, and hazy blue—comes with a chawan (bowl) with a pouring spout, a naoshi (whisk stand), a chasen (bamboo whisk), a tea tray, a stainless-steel spoon, and a sifter.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Nov. 2025
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Lee performed two new songs early on during the set, both of which carried the hazy radio-skipping nostalgia of Diamond Jubilee.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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