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View usage for: (ʌnklɪəʳ) 1. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE]If something is unclear, it is not known or not certain. It is unclear how much popular support they have among the island's population. Just what the soldier was doing in Bireij is unclear. His itinerary is still unclear. Synonyms: uncertain, unknown, doubtful, confused More Synonyms of unclear 2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJ as to wh/n, ADJ wh]If you are unclear about something, you do not understand it properly or are not sure about it. He is still unclear about his own future. [+ about] Experts remain unclear as to why the danger appears to have been steadily increasing. Synonyms: unsure, confused, doubtful, vague More Synonyms of unclear More Synonyms of unclear unclear in British English (ʌnˈklɪə) adjectivenot clear or definite; ambiguous Derived forms unclearly (unˈclearly) adverb unclearness (unˈclearness) noun Examples of 'unclear' in a sentenceunclear In other languagesunclear British English: unclear / ʌnˈklɪə/ ADJECTIVE If something is unclear, it is not known or not certain. It is unclear how much money they have. - American English: unclear
- Arabic: غَيْرُ وَاضِح
- Brazilian Portuguese: obscuro
- Chinese: 不清楚的
- Croatian: nejasan
- Czech: nejasný
- Danish: uklar
- Dutch: onduidelijk
- European Spanish: poco claro
- Finnish: epäselvä
- French: flou
- German: unklar
- Greek: ασαφής
- Italian: oscuro
- Japanese: 不明瞭な
- Korean: 명확하지 않은
- Norwegian: uklar
- Polish: niejasny niezrozumiały
- European Portuguese: obscuro
- Romanian: neclar
- Russian: неясный
- Latin American Spanish: poco claro
- Swedish: oklar
- Thai: ซึ่งไม่ชัดเจน
- Turkish: net değil
- Ukrainian: неясний
- Vietnamese: không rõ ràng
Chinese translation of 'unclear' adj - [reason, implications]
不清楚的 (bù qīngchu de) - [instructions, answer]
含糊的 (hánhu de) it is or remains unclear whether ... 是否 ... 仍不确(確)定 (shìfǒu ... réng bù quèdìng) to be unclear about sth 对(對)某事不甚明了 (duì mǒushì bù shèn míngliǎo)
Definition confusing or hard to understand It is unclear how much popular support they have. Synonyms unknown confused unsure in the balance open to question undetermined Opposites evident , intelligible , determinate He is still unclear about his own future. Synonyms unsure confused wavering unresolved hazy in two minds equivocating Synonyms Opposites clear , defined , distinct , discernible , distinguishable Additional synonymsDefinition having more than one possible interpretation His remarks clarify an ambiguous statement given earlier this week. Synonyms unclear, puzzling, uncertain, obscure, vague, doubtful, dubious, enigmatic, indefinite, inconclusive, cryptic, indeterminate, equivocal, Delphic, oracular, enigmatical, clear as mud (informal) Definition indistinct or unclear Mona smiled at her through bleary eyes. Synonyms dim, blurred, fogged, murky, fuzzy, watery, misty, hazy, foggy, blurry, ill-defined, indistinct, rheumy blurred black and white photographs Synonyms indistinct, faint, vague, unclear, dim, fuzzy, misty, hazy, foggy, blurry, out of focus, ill-defined, lacking definition Additional synonymsDefinition not absolutely certain It is debatable whether or not they were ever properly compensated. Synonyms doubtful, uncertain, dubious, controversial, unsettled, questionable, undecided, borderline, in dispute, moot, arguable, iffy (informal), open to question, disputableDefinition not clearly seen His torch picked out the dim figures. Synonyms unclear, obscured, faint, blurred, fuzzy, shadowy, hazy, indistinguishable, bleary, undefined, out of focus, ill-defined, indistinct, indiscernibleDefinition unlikely or improbable It seemed doubtful that he would move at all. Synonyms unlikely, unclear, dubious, unsettled, dodgy (British, Australian, New Zealand, informal), questionable, ambiguous, improbable, indefinite, unconfirmed, inconclusive, debatable, indeterminate, iffy (informal), equivocal, inexactDefinition unsure or uncertain Why did he sound so doubtful? Synonyms unsure, uncertain, hesitant, suspicious, hesitating, sceptical, unsettled, tentative, wavering, unresolved, perplexed, undecided, unconvinced, vacillating, leery (slang), distrustful, in two minds (informal), irresoluteDefinition unsure or undecided My parents were a bit dubious about it all. Synonyms unsure, uncertain, suspicious, hesitating, doubtful, sceptical, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, unconvinced, iffy (informal), leery (slang), distrustful, in two minds (informal) Definition lacking clarity, brightness, or volume He became aware of the soft, faint sounds of water dripping. Synonyms dim, low, light, soft, thin, faded, whispered, distant, dull, delicate, vague, unclear, muted, subdued, faltering, hushed, bleached, feeble, indefinite, muffled, hazy, ill-defined, indistinctDefinition unclear, blurred, or distorted a couple of fuzzy pictures Synonyms indistinct, faint, blurred, vague, distorted, unclear, shadowy, bleary, unfocused, out of focus, ill-definedDefinition dim or vague I have only a hazy memory of what he was like. Synonyms vague, uncertain, unclear, muddled, fuzzy, indefinite, loose, muzzy, nebulous, ill-defined, indistinctDefinition doubtful and unsure in speech or action I was hesitant about accepting the invitation. Synonyms uncertain, reluctant, shy, halting, doubtful, sceptical, unsure, hesitating, wavering, timid, diffident, lacking confidence, vacillating, hanging back, irresolute, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedstaff with ill-defined responsibilities Synonyms unclear, vague, indistinct, blurred, dim, fuzzy, shadowy, woolly, nebulousAdditional synonymsThe outcome was still in doubt. Synonyms doubtful, unsettled, undecided, unconfirmed, up in the air, in limbo, open to question Definition unable to make decisions He was criticised as a weak and indecisive leader. Synonyms hesitating, uncertain, wavering, doubtful, faltering, tentative, undecided, dithering (British), vacillating, in two minds (informal), undetermined, pussyfooting (informal), irresoluteDefinition vague or unclear a person of indefinite age Synonyms unclear, unknown, uncertain, obscure, doubtful, ambiguous, indeterminate, imprecise, undefined, ill-defined, indistinct, undetermined, inexact, unfixed Definition left doubtful I hope to carry on for an indeterminate period. Synonyms uncertain, indefinite, unspecified, vague, inconclusive, imprecise, undefined, undetermined, inexact, unfixed, unstipulated Definition not able or scarcely able to be seen The signs were so concealed as to be almost indiscernible. Synonyms invisible, hidden, imperceptible, indistinguishable, indistinct, impalpable (formal), unapparent, undiscernible Definition unable to make decisions They launched the attack for fear of seeming irresolute. Synonyms indecisive, weak, hesitating, doubtful, unsettled, unstable, tentative, wavering, hesitant, undecided, fickle, unsteady, infirm, vacillating, in two minds, undetermined, half-arsed (British, slang), half-assed (US, Canadian, slang), half-heartedThe air was cold and misty. Synonyms foggy, unclear, murky, fuzzy, obscure, blurred, vague, dim, opaque, cloudy, hazy, overcast, bleary, nebulous, indistinctShe heard a muffled cough behind her. Synonyms indistinct, suppressed, subdued, dull, faint, dim, muted, strangled, stifled Definition unclear or indistinct The hills were just an obscure shape in the mist. Synonyms indistinct, vague, blurred, dark, clouded, faint, dim, gloomy, veiled, murky, fuzzy, shadowy, cloudy, misty, hazy, indistinguishable, indeterminate, dusky, undefined, out of focus, ill-defined, obfuscated, indiscernible, tenebrousDefinition (of an object or image being viewed) blurred and fuzzy Some of the pictures are out of focus. Synonyms blurred, obscure, unclear, fuzzy, hazy, muzzy, ill-defined, indistinctAdditional synonymsDefinition faint or dark like a shadow the shadowy shape of a big barge loaded with logs Synonyms vague, indistinct, faint, ghostly, obscure, dim, phantom, imaginary, unreal, intangible, illusory, spectral, undefined, nebulous, dreamlike, impalpable (formal), unsubstantial, wraithlike Definition not having made up one's mind She was still undecided as to what career she wanted to pursue. Synonyms unsure, uncertain, uncommitted, torn, doubtful, dubious, wavering, hesitant, ambivalent, dithering (British), in two minds, irresolute, swithering (Scottish) blurry lines and undefined borders Synonyms indistinct, blurred, vague, obscure, dim, shadowy, indefinite, misty, hazy, indistinguishable, blurry, nebulous, formless, barely perceptible Definition not satisfactorily solved or concluded The dispute between the two parties remains unresolved. Synonyms undecided, unsettled, undetermined, vague, doubtful, pending, unanswered, unsolved, up in the air, moot, open to question, problematical, yet to be decided Definition (of an argument or dispute) not resolved They were in the process of resolving all the unsettled issues. Synonyms unresolved, undecided, undetermined, open, doubtful, debatable, up in the air, mootDefinition uncertain The President's trip is still very much up in the air. Synonyms uncertain, vague, unclear, doubtful, dubious, unsettled, unsure, unresolved, in the balance, undecided, hazy, unconfirmed, vacillating, undetermined, unfixed He has proved weak, indecisive and vacillating. Synonyms indecisive, irresolute, hesitant, uncertain, faltering, wavering, unresolved, oscillating, in two minds (informal), shillyshallying (informal) Definition not clearly established or known the team's vague plans to start up a regular magazine Synonyms indefinite, uncertain, undecided, unconfirmed, pending, speculative, unresolved, indeterminate, yet to be decided Definition not expressed or explained clearly His description of the events was very vague. Synonyms unclear, indefinite, hazy, confused, loose, uncertain, doubtful, unsure, superficial, incomplete, woolly, imperfect, sketchy, cursoryDefinition (of a sound or shape) unable to be heard or seen clearly He could just make out a vague shape in the distance. Synonyms indistinct, blurred, unclear, dim, fuzzy, unknown, obscure, faint, shadowy, indefinite, misty, hazy, indistinguishable, amorphous, indeterminate, bleary, nebulous, out of focus, ill-defined, indiscernible |