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
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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Although Jerry Garcia cast the longest shadow across the legend of the Dead with his dark, complexly melodic songs and his hazy, frayed vocals, Weir’s shadow was more translucent, melodically lighter and rhythmically astute.—
A.D. Amorosi,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
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What the new blueprint looks like is still hazy, and there isn’t just one way anymore.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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