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 timeline for when the new location could open is unclear.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The nature of the allegations remains unclear as the investigation continues, but deputies said that Patel was off-duty at the time.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
What remains unclear is whether the industry is heading toward another familiar downturn or whether AI represents a structural shift that will keep memory demand elevated for many years, forcing chipmakers to commit to sustained expansion.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
What comes next for the space is unclear.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
The nature of the allegations remains unclear as the investigation continues, but deputies said that Patel was off-duty at the time.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
What remains unclear is whether the industry is heading toward another familiar downturn or whether AI represents a structural shift that will keep memory demand elevated for many years, forcing chipmakers to commit to sustained expansion.
—Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
What comes next for the space is unclear.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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But the notice sent last spring was so vague and confusing that few people used it to object.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the time, viewers had vague familiarity with these six faces, like Courteney Cox from Family Ties or Lisa Kudrow from Mad About You.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Around 5000 light-years away, the faint nebula PMR 1 hides a star whose fate is not yet known.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then his mouth stretches into a faint smile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Times when a gay man from Texas needn’t rely on ambiguous pronouns and discreet interviews to court a broad audience.—
Brian Howe,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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And as a result, the show — accompanied by some quite instructive poster art — stays true to the book’s lusty approach to ethically ambiguous relationships in academia.—
Elaina Patton,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The crash was caused by pilot spatial disorientation in hazy, dark conditions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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But the contemporary relevance of the SBA is hazy, which complicates the legal landscape for live sports viewing.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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