1
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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2
as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
obtained at best an unclear glimpse of the rarely seen bird from across the road
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Recent Examples of unclear
Details surrounding his death remain unclear.
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Antetokounmpo’s level of interest in being dealt to the Celtics remains unclear.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Terms of the settlement are unclear.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Some finer points of the deal are also unclear.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 15 June 2026
Antetokounmpo’s level of interest in being dealt to the Celtics remains unclear.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Terms of the settlement are unclear.
—Julia Coin
june 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 June 2026
Some finer points of the deal are also unclear.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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On Monday, general manager Ross Atkins provided a vague update on where the team stands with Bichette.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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There is a before, and an after—and then there is the vast, vague, barely hinted at emptiness in between.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Dec. 2025
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However, some observers have reported hearing faint crackling or hissing noises during intense displays.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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June's new moon is finally upon us, bringing with it a handful of precious dark nights in which to explore the wonders of the starry sky, before the familiar sight of the waxing lunar crescent returns to hide fainter targets from view.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 June 2026
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Sarah felt quite lost and unclear and ambiguous in a way.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Dec. 2025
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But the episode's conclusion could also function as a suitably ambiguous ending.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Dec. 2025
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Prometheus offers an answer — a hazy one, given the few specifics on offer — of something that’s been hard to see two years into this hype cycle.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Maze of Dreams by Fine Scents captures the feel of a hazy memory or atmosphere.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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