: not clear: such as
a
: difficult to understand
an unclear explanation
unclear instructions
an unclear reference
b
: confused or uncertain about something
—often used with about
was a little unclear about how to proceed
unclearly
adverb
speaking unclearly
an unclearly remembered incident
Examples of unclear in a Sentence
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
obtained at best an unclear glimpse of the rarely seen bird from across the road
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When things move fast, when expectations are unclear or when there’s a fear of looking bad, people naturally go into self-protective mode.
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Saby Waraich, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
What remains unclear There are uncertainties about CIF’s changes, especially regarding new placement rules.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
One the one hand, U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could damage economic growth, given Germany’s status as an export-reliant country, though the potential impact of such duties on inflation remains unclear.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Police allege Kia intentionally set the blaze in the basement, though a motive remains unclear.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 29 May 2025
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Saby Waraich, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
What remains unclear There are uncertainties about CIF’s changes, especially regarding new placement rules.
—Molly Gibbs, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025
One the one hand, U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs could damage economic growth, given Germany’s status as an export-reliant country, though the potential impact of such duties on inflation remains unclear.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 May 2025
Police allege Kia intentionally set the blaze in the basement, though a motive remains unclear.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 29 May 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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