unclarity

noun

Definition of unclaritynext
as in ambiguity

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Recent Examples of unclarity So two groups voted on perhaps the largest financial project in the city’s history with unclarity about its location. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 This unclarity in motives is part of what contributes to skepticism about American interests here. — Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026 Such regulatory unclarity adds risk to investing in Affirm’s growth story. — David Trainer, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclarity
  1. ambiguity
  2. opaqueness
  3. opacity
Noun
  • Third, where do people need to remain accountable, particularly when AI is interpreting ambiguity or influencing a consequential decision?
    — Gregg Aldana, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike a sheer dress or exposed lingerie layered beneath another garment, there was little ambiguity about what was functioning as Tyla’s top.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of ambiguity
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  • This opaqueness from earlier in the season pays off in the form of John recounting the brutal methods the Manhunter used to decimate this planet, involving a fear gas that made people kill one another and jump to their deaths.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Scientific consensus is that this opaqueness is caused by hazy banks of clouds that are masking the atmospheres, but what kind of aerosol particles are in the clouds?
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 June 2026
Definition of opaqueness
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  • The opacity surrounding Zhou has become common practice as Beijing looks to tighten information about key officials in recent years, especially those who serve Xi directly.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Which is what makes the opacity of the committee's process and evaluation tools so frustrating.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of opacity

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“Unclarity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclarity. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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