UNCLEAR Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

unclear

adjective

ˌən-ˈklir

Definition of unclear

as in vague

not expressed in precise terms their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear

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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 So far, the timeline for any Israeli withdrawal has been unclear, and about 400,000 Lebanese people remain internally displaced because of Israeli occupation or destruction of their homes. — Emily Feng, NPR, 21 July 2026 The status of Florida’s investigation into the brothers remains unclear. — Kat Tenbarge, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026 Despite the numerous witnesses who presumably saw Wells, much remains publicly unclear about his final hours. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 However, the details and timeline for implementing the decision remain unclear. — ABC News, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unclear

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Adjective

Perhaps in an attempt to recognize the regulatory environment, the letter is notably careful and slightly vague in its language.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Second, rather than vague commitments to pacing, double down on safety and security investments.

— Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

Because the new moon falls at virtually the same time, moonlight will not interfere, allowing even faint meteors to become visible from dark locations.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Red baseball stitches affix the quarter and foxing, and a slightly glossy gray Swoosh carries a faint diamond pattern.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Definition of faint

Adjective

High performers are the ones most often asked to manage difficult clients, resolve cross-functional conflict, make judgment calls and handle ambiguous challenges.

— Kim Meninger, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
This definition of midlife also has ambiguous boundaries, which Lachman readily admits.

— Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026

Definition of ambiguous

Adjective

In my experience, lobster seems to pair best with the sweeter notes of hazy IPAs, though prawns and octopus are good matches for those beers, too.

— Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
The Chiefs could choose to test Mahomes with snaps in the preseason, but that part remains hazy, as well.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of hazy

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