Unclear: meaning, definitions and examples

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unclear

 

[ หŒสŒnหˆklษชษ™r ]

Adjective / Adverb
Context #1 | Adjective

in communication

Not easy to understand or define.

Synonyms

ambiguous, obscure, vague

Examples of usage

  • It was unclear what he meant by his statement.
  • The instructions were unclear and confusing.
Context #2 | Adjective

in vision

Not clear or distinct; hazy.

Synonyms

blurry, fuzzy, indistinct

Examples of usage

  • The view from the top of the mountain was unclear due to the fog.
  • Her future plans were still unclear.
Context #3 | Adverb

in speech

In a way that is not clear or obvious.

Synonyms

ambiguously, obscurely, vaguely

Examples of usage

  • She spoke quickly and somewhat unclearly.
  • He answered the question rather unclearly.

Translations

Translations of the word "unclear" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo claro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unklar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tidak jelas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทั€ะพะทัƒะผั–ะปะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niejasny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธๆ˜Ž็ขบใช (ใตใ‚ใ„ใ‹ใใช)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peu clair

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ poco claro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท belirsiz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถˆ๋ช…ํ™•ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ูˆุงุถุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejasnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nejasnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไธๆธ…ๆฅš (bรน qฤซngchว”)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nejasen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณljรณs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฏัั–ะฝั–ะบัั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aydฤฑn olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ poco claro

Etymology

The word 'unclear' dates back to the early 17th century. It is formed by combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with the word 'clear'. The concept of clarity and lack thereof has been a fundamental aspect of communication and perception throughout history. The evolution of language and the need to express ambiguity led to the creation of words like 'unclear' to convey the idea of lack of clarity or definition.

See also: clarity, clear, clearance, clearing, clearly, clearness, unclearly, unclearness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,980 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.