ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unclear

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ʌnˈklɪə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Unclear is an adjective meaning Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.

Meaning

Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.

More Meanings

  1. Not clearly or explicitly defined.
  2. Not easy to see or read; indecipherable or unreadable.
  3. Not having a clear idea; uncertain.
  4. (transitive, rare) To undo the process of clearing.

Example Sentences

Clearing, unclearing and deleting activities
I'm still unclear about what she meant by that remark.
From such a long distance away, the name on the signpost was unclear.
The remark she made comparing her life with that of a fish was unclear.

Word Forms

Synonyms for unclear

Depending on context, synonyms include obscure, indeterminate, vague, perplexing, indecipherable, bewildering.

Antonyms for unclear

Common opposites include clear, well-defined.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include vague, obscure, puzzling, confusing, illegible, undecipherable.

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