Meaning & Definition of word "Unclear"

Unclear

/ʌnˈklɪr/

adjective:

  • 1. Not easy to see, hear, or understand; ambiguous or vague.
    • Example: The instructions were unclear, leading to confusion among the participants.
  • 2. Not having a clear or definite form or limit.
    • Example: His future plans are still unclear, as he hasn't made any decisions yet.
  • 3. Difficult to perceive or interpret.
    • Example: The unclear message caused a lot of misunderstandings.

Etymology

Middle English 'unclear', from 'un-' (a prefix meaning 'not') + 'clear'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go unclear:

to become unclear or confusing

unclear on the details:

not having a clear understanding of the specifics

it’s unclear whether:

it is uncertain if something is true or not

Related Words

clarify:

to make something clear or easier to understand

clear:

easy to perceive, understand, or interpret

ambiguity:

the quality of being open to more than one interpretation

Slang Meanings of unclear

Meaning: murky

Example Sentence: The whole situation is so murky, I can't see what's really happening.

Meaning: fuzzy

Example Sentence: My memory of that night is a bit fuzzy, it's all unclear.