ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Unclear

/ʌnˈklɪə(ɹ)/ · adjective

Meaning

Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation..

Definitions by Sense

Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.
Not clearly or explicitly defined.
Not easy to see or read; indecipherable or unreadable.
Not having a clear idea; uncertain.
(transitive, rare) To undo the process of clearing.

Example Sentences

The remark she made comparing her life with that of a fish was unclear.

From such a long distance away, the name on the signpost was unclear.

I'm still unclear about what she meant by that remark.

Clearing, unclearing and deleting activities

[…] finally [the block] would be cleared and remain that way until moved. Although this clearing and unclearing can occur repeatedly, the current BAGGER algorithm is unable to generalize number within unwindable subproofs.

Synonyms for unclear

Antonyms for unclear

Related Words

Word Forms

unclearer
more unclear
unclearest
most unclear
unclears
unclearing
uncleared

Usage Notes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unclear mean?

Unclear means Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation..

What is a synonym for unclear?

Common synonyms include obscure, indeterminate, vague, perplexing.

What is the opposite of unclear?

Possible antonyms include clear, well-defined.

How do you use unclear in a sentence?

The remark she made comparing her life with that of a fish was unclear.

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