adj

unclear

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adj

Not obvious or easy to understand; ambiguous.

"It's unclear who will take over the project."

"The instructions were unclear about which cable to use."

Hard to see or make out.

"The old photo was too unclear to identify anyone in it."

How to Use Unclear

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot clearly understood, seen, or decided — leaves you uncertain.

Common pairings

it's unclear whether remain unclear

unclearer comparative, more unclear comparative, uncleared past tense, unclears singular, unclearest superlative, most unclear superlative

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It's _____ who will take over the project.

From Middle English unclere, from un- + clear.

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