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unclearly

[ ˌʌnˈklɪərli ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

incomprehensible

In a way that is not clear or easily understood. Unclearly can refer to something that is vague, ambiguous, or confusing.

Synonyms

ambiguously, indistinctly, vaguely.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
unclearly	Used when something is not explained or expressed in a way that is easy to understand. He spoke unclearly, making it difficult for everyone to grasp his point. The instructions were given unclearly, leading to confusion.
indistinctly	Used when something is not clear in form, outline, or sound, often because it is difficult to see or hear. The figure could be seen indistinctly in the fog. He mumbled indistinctly, so no one knew what he was saying.
vaguely	Used when something is not clearly or explicitly stated or found hard to define or describe. She gave a vaguely remembered account of the event. The details of the plan were vaguely outlined.
ambiguously	Used when something is open to more than one interpretation or meaning. The statement was written ambiguously, leaving everyone unsure of its actual meaning. She smiled ambiguously, and he couldn't tell if she was happy or sad.

Examples of usage

He spoke so unclearly that I couldn't understand him.
She expressed her thoughts unclearly, leaving us all confused.
The instructions were written unclearly, causing many to make mistakes.
The message was delivered unclearly, leading to misunderstandings.
The concept was explained unclearly, resulting in confusion.

Translations

Translations of the word "unclearly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pouco claro

🇮🇳 अस्पष्ट रूप से

🇩🇪 unklar

🇮🇩 tidak jelas

🇺🇦 неясно

🇵🇱 niejasno

🇯🇵 不明瞭に (ふめいりょうに)

🇫🇷 peu clair

🇪🇸 poco claro

🇹🇷 belirsiz

🇰🇷 불분명하게 (bulbunmyeonghage)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير واضح

🇨🇿 nejasně

🇸🇰 nejasne

🇨🇳 不明确地 (bù míngquè de)

🇸🇮 nejasno

🇮🇸 óljóst

🇰🇿 түсініксіз

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისად

🇦🇿 aydın deyil

🇲🇽 poco claro

Etymology

The word 'unclearly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the root word 'clear'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century, evolving from Middle English and Old English origins. Over time, 'unclearly' has become widely used to describe situations or communication that lacks clarity or understanding.