: not clear: such as
a
: difficult to understand
an unclear explanation
unclear instructions
an unclear reference
b
: confused or uncertain about something
—often used with about
was a little unclear about how to proceed
unclearly
adverb
speaking unclearly
an unclearly remembered incident
Examples of unclear in a Sentence
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The political consequences of so much friendly fire being directed at Trump from within the ranks of his White House staff is unclear, as Trump's support has withstood countless scandals so far.
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USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
They were married for two years, and the root cause of the split is still unclear despite both parties doing various media interviews about the matter and allegations of infidelity.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
In case any instructions were unclear in either text or song, Carpenter teamed up with director Dave Meyers to craft a step-by-step guide in music video form.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
While some key administrative details remain unclear, the Foundation for the Carolinas would get a say in who sits on the the arts council’s board, which provides oversight of the groups president and funding decisions.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
But whether the commission even has the authority to limit the launches is unclear.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The timeline of when the 1864 law could take effect is unclear.
—Janet Shamlian, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
How or if those circumstances are connected is unclear, though the blood testing could provide some answers.
—Journal Sentinel Staff, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
But at this point, the caliber of his supporting cast is unclear.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
They were married for two years, and the root cause of the split is still unclear despite both parties doing various media interviews about the matter and allegations of infidelity.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
In case any instructions were unclear in either text or song, Carpenter teamed up with director Dave Meyers to craft a step-by-step guide in music video form.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2024
While some key administrative details remain unclear, the Foundation for the Carolinas would get a say in who sits on the the arts council’s board, which provides oversight of the groups president and funding decisions.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2024
But whether the commission even has the authority to limit the launches is unclear.
—Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The timeline of when the 1864 law could take effect is unclear.
—Janet Shamlian, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2024
How or if those circumstances are connected is unclear, though the blood testing could provide some answers.
—Journal Sentinel Staff, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
But at this point, the caliber of his supporting cast is unclear.
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclear. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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