26984 words

unclear

4 definitions • 7 examples
1
not obvious or easy to see or know:

Examples:

The ownership of the painting remains unclear.
[ + question word ] It's unclear what actually happened that night.
It's unclear whether he arrived before or after the shot was fired.
2
If you are unclear about something, you are not certain about it:

Examples:

I'm unclear about a couple of points in your proposal - could you go over them again?
I'm unclear (as to) whether we're supposed to stay here or not.
3
not obvious or easy to see or know:

Examples:

[ + question word ] It’s unclear what actually happened that night.
4
A person who is unclear about something is not sure about it:

Examples:

I’m unclear about a couple of things he said on the phone.

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