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
Despite how the Jacksonville native’s death was reported, an exact cause of death remains unclear.
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Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Where most of the remaining cuts would come from is unclear.
—Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The book was unclear of the reason.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
One day out, that remained unclear.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Where most of the remaining cuts would come from is unclear.
—Ames Alexander, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
The book was unclear of the reason.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
One day out, that remained unclear.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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Use numbers instead of vague words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The president had previously discussed his plans for the trucking industry in a Truth Social post, but had been vague on details.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team connected the device to a circuit board with an amplifier – to boost faint UVA signals – and a Bluetooth chip to send real-time data to a user's smartphone.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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Supermoons can appear up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than the faintest moon of the year.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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According to the institute statement, which remained ambiguous about the mosquito’s permanence, the insect probably arrived via freight transportation.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps its message is meant to be deliberately ambiguous—or maybe there’s no message at all.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As her body began to shiver and her mind grew hazy, extraction efforts only became more difficult.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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At the new Bay View taproom, the brewery will serve small runs as well as Solemn Oath Brewery staples, such as its popular Lü Kölsch, Snaggletooth Bandana IPA, Small Wave City Club hazy IPA and Kidnapped by Vikings IPA.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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