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
- 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
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
- unclearer
- unclearest
- unclears
- unclearing
- uncleared
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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