Unclearness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unclearness

 

[ ˌʌnˈklɪərnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of clarity

Unclearness refers to the state of not being clear or easily understood. It is often characterized by confusion, ambiguity, or vagueness.

Synonyms

ambiguity, confusion, vagueness.

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Word Description / Examples
unclearness

Similar to the other 'unclearness' but can be a general term for anything not clear or easily understood.

  • The unclearness of the map was frustrating for all the hikers.
  • The presentation was full of unclearness, making it hard to follow.
ambiguity

Best used when there are multiple possible interpretations or meanings. It often refers to language, expressions, or situations where something is not explicitly clear.

  • Her statement contained a lot of ambiguity, leaving everyone unsure of her true intentions.
  • The ambiguity of this law can lead to different interpretations.
confusion

Used when there is a state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind about something. Often implies a negative emotional response or a disturbed state of understanding.

  • There was much confusion among the passengers after the flight was suddenly canceled.
  • The new program left the users in a state of confusion.
vagueness

Used when something is not clear or lacks details. Often describes a general sense of being indefinite or unclear.

  • His vagueness about the future plans made the investors nervous.
  • The vagueness in her answer indicated that she wasn't entirely sure.

Examples of usage

  • Her explanation was full of unclearness, leaving us all confused.
  • The unclearness of the instructions led to many mistakes in the project.
  • The unclearness of his intentions made it difficult to trust him.

Translations

Translations of the word "unclearness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indefinição

🇮🇳 अस्पष्टता

🇩🇪 Unklarheit

🇮🇩 ketidakjelasan

🇺🇦 неясність

🇵🇱 niejasność

🇯🇵 不明確さ

🇫🇷 ambiguïté

🇪🇸 indefinición

🇹🇷 belirsizlik

🇰🇷 불분명

🇸🇦 عدم وضوح

🇨🇿 nejasnost

🇸🇰 nejasnosť

🇨🇳 不明确

🇸🇮 nejasnost

🇮🇸 óskýrleiki

🇰🇿 анықсыздық

🇬🇪 არასიზუსტე

🇦🇿 aydınsızlıq

🇲🇽 indefinición

Etymology

The word 'unclearness' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'clearness' which comes from the Middle English 'clereness'. The concept of unclearness has been a part of human communication challenges throughout history, as people have always strived for clarity and understanding in their interactions.

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