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   Un·clear

   /ˌənˈklir/

   

   adjective

   • 1. not easy to see, hear, or understand: "the motive for this killing is unclear"
   • ▪ not obvious or definite; ambiguous: "their future remains unclear"
   • ▪ having or feeling doubt or confusion: "users are still unclear about what middleware does"

   Derivatives

   • 1. unclearly adverb
   • 2. unclearness noun

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   What does unclear mean?

   • unclear (about something) | unclear (as to something) not fully understanding something synonym uncertain I'm unclear about what you want me to do. Definition of unclear adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does it mean if a sentence is unclear?

   • [ be + ~] not obvious: The reasons were unclear. poorly or badly explained: unclear instructions. hard to see through: unclear water. not having understanding:[ be + ~] unclear about your meaning. Collocations: an unclear [point, aspect, subject], an unclear [division, line, split] (between), the [message, writing, meaning] is unclear, more...

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   What does it mean if information is unclear?

   • Unclear could mean the same but also might suggest that the information is confusing, either as a result of poor use of language or perhaps through contradicting information.

   Difference between "vague", "unclear" and "ambiguous"

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3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › unclearunclear adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   unclear (about something) | unclear (as to something) not fully understanding something synonym uncertain. I'm unclear about what you want me to do. Definition of unclear adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › unclearUNCLEAR | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   unclear adjective (NOT SURE) B2. If you are unclear about something, you do not understand it exactly: I'm unclear about exactly who's doing what. (Definition of unclear from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › unclearunclear | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of unclear – Learner’s Dictionary. unclear. adjective. uk / ʌnˈklɪə r/ us. unclear adjective (DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND) Add to word list. B2. not easy to understand: The situation at the moment is unclear. [ + question word ] It's unclear what actually happened that night. unclear adjective (NOT SURE) B2.

6. www.yourdictionary.com › unclearUnclear Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Unclear Definition. Not clearly defined; not explicit. Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation. Not easy to see or read; indecipherable or unreadable.

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   poorly or badly explained: unclear instructions. hard to see through: unclear water. not having understanding:[ be + ~] unclear about your meaning. Collocations: an unclear [point, aspect, subject], an unclear [division, line, split] (between), the [message, writing, meaning] is unclear, more...

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusUNCLEAR - 284 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   adjective. These are words and phrases related to unclear. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of unclear. INDISTINCT. Synonyms. indistinct. muffled. vague. not distinct. unintelligible. inaudible. weak. faint. not clearly defined. not clearly perceptible. obscure. ill-defined. indefinite. cloudy. murky

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   Definitions of 'unclear' 1. If something is unclear, it is not known or not certain. [...] 2. If you are unclear about something, you do not understand it properly or are not sure about it. [...] Synonyms of 'unclear' • uncertain, unknown, doubtful [...] • unsure, confused, doubtful [...] • indistinct, weak, obscure [...] More.