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 full scope of the probe, which is being run out of the Eastern District of New York, is unclear.
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 June 2025
While the timing is always unclear, stocks have rebounded as the uncertainty surrounding the events waned.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
In fact, the analyst thinks that the long-term risk from AVs is also unclear currently due to a wide range of potential outcomes.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 22 June 2025
And how much remains of Tehran’s missile arsenal is unclear, with the Israeli official estimating roughly 1,000 ballistic missiles — half of their capacity before the most recent conflict started — remaining available to them.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 22 June 2025
While the timing is always unclear, stocks have rebounded as the uncertainty surrounding the events waned.
—Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
In fact, the analyst thinks that the long-term risk from AVs is also unclear currently due to a wide range of potential outcomes.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 22 June 2025
And how much remains of Tehran’s missile arsenal is unclear, with the Israeli official estimating roughly 1,000 ballistic missiles — half of their capacity before the most recent conflict started — remaining available to them.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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All of these legal tests, however, are quite vague.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
27 June 2025
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Brooks said Act 372 was vague and imposed problems on librarians and bookstore owners trying to avoid prosecution.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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If that happens, a person may become confused and dizzy, and feel faint.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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The headband usually has to be readjusted ahead of the next wear, as the sound can be faint if the headphones are not perfectly positioned over the ears.—
Rebecca Taylor,
Outside Online,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The inconsistency of the geographical settings goes hand in hand with the how their American protagonists are depicted as inept operators whose heroism is ambiguous Soon after his arrival in Saigon, Andrews mistakes an advertisement for a dubious massage parlor as a clue from a local contact.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
18 June 2025
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That’s negativity bias in action—the cognitive reflex to prioritize potential threats over neutral or positive cues, especially when the situation is ambiguous.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The legal basis for Trump’s continued extensions is hazy at best.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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The recent announcement of a somewhat hazy deal suggests that the administration also failed to consider who, to borrow a fashionable metaphor, holds which cards.—
The Editors,
National Review,
12 June 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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