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Definition of unclear

unclear

/ʌnˈklɪər/
un · clear
Adverb:unclearly
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• adjective

1

Not easy to understand, interpret, or define; ambiguous or vague.

Example

"The instructions in the manual were so unclear that we had to call customer support for help."

2

Uncertain or undecided about a fact, situation, or course of action.

Example

"Many voters remain unclear about how the proposed tax policy will affect their household budgets."

3

Difficult to see or hear distinctly; blurry, cloudy, or muffled.

Example

"The security camera footage was too unclear to identify the license plate on the vehicle."

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• Rhymes for unclear

• Nearby Words

uncleanly
uncleanness
uncleansed
unclear
uncleared
unclearly
unclearness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the native prefix un- ('not') and the adjective clear, which was borrowed from Old French cler and ultimately derives from Latin clarus ('bright, distinct, manifest').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unclear. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unclear
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