Unclear

/ʌnˈklɪr/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Not easy to see, hear, or understand; ambiguous or vague.

The instructions were unclear, leading to confusion among the participants.

Not having a clear or definite form or limit.

His future plans are still unclear, as he hasn't made any decisions yet.

Difficult to perceive or interpret.

The unclear message caused a lot of misunderstandings.

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

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

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

murky

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

fuzzy

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