Unclearness: meaning, definitions and examples
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unclearness
[ ˌʌnˈklɪərnəs ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unclearness |
Similar to the other 'unclearness' but can be a general term for anything not clear or easily understood.
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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.
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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.
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vagueness |
Used when something is not clear or lacks details. Often describes a general sense of being indefinite or unclear.
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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.