1
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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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
That backward approach can lead to data overload and unclear goals.
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Bill Hineline, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Dixon may have missed at least one court appearance, Greeson said, but the circumstances of that were unclear and may have been legitimate.
—Jake Goodrick
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Exactly how these clips were produced remains unclear, but evidence points to Google's new Veo 3.
—PC Magazine, 3 July 2025
Where Newcastle turn next, if anywhere at all, in their hunt for a forward is unclear.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 July 2025
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Bill Hineline, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Dixon may have missed at least one court appearance, Greeson said, but the circumstances of that were unclear and may have been legitimate.
—Jake Goodrick
july 3, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2025
Exactly how these clips were produced remains unclear, but evidence points to Google's new Veo 3.
—PC Magazine, 3 July 2025
Where Newcastle turn next, if anywhere at all, in their hunt for a forward is unclear.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 July 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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Use your mobile phone to scan the skies, as the camera is great at picking up faint auroras before your eyes spot them.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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These beers had previously been included within larger, more ambiguous lager categories for the Great American Beer Festival competition, but the Brewers Association says the uniqueness and growing popularity of these styles warrants individual guideline recognition.—
Don Tse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Tipping for other services may be more ambiguous and recommended as a dollar amount instead, like $10 per hour or $5 per bag carried or shuttle driven.—
Katie Kelton,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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How this all will ultimately lead to world-building applications is hazy—and that’s part of the point.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Looking for a 4/20 warm up show that will haunt your hazy dreams?—
Deborah Sengupta Stith,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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