Unclear: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
unclear
[ หสnหklษชษr ]
in communication
Not easy to understand or define.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It was unclear what he meant by his statement.
- The instructions were unclear and confusing.
in vision
Not clear or distinct; hazy.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The view from the top of the mountain was unclear due to the fog.
- Her future plans were still unclear.
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:
๐ต๐น nรฃo claro
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช unklar
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak jelas
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทัะพะทัะผัะปะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ niejasny
๐ฏ๐ต ไธๆ็ขบใช (ใตใใใใใช)
๐ซ๐ท peu clair
๐ช๐ธ poco claro
๐น๐ท belirsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ถ๋ช ํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ูุงุถุญ
๐จ๐ฟ nejasnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nejasnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๆธ ๆฅ (bรน qฤซngchว)
๐ธ๐ฎ nejasen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณljรณs
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏััะฝัะบััะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแชแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aydฤฑn olmayan
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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