unclear

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈklɪər/
US: /ʌnˈklɪr/

  1. Not easy to understand; vague or not clearly expressed

    1. The instructions were unclear, so I made a mistake, so it's unclear.
    2. The witness gave an unclear account of the incident, obscuring some details.

  2. Not certain or sure about something.

    1. It is unclear if they will come, so be ready for that possibility.
    2. The future of the project remains unclear, dependent on funding availability.

  3. Not easily seen or heard; not distinct.

    1. The image on the screen was unclear, so I couldn't read all text.
    2. Through the fog, the outline of the building was unclear and indistinct.

Synonyms

vague ambiguous indistinct uncertain hazy obscure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unclear" in English means: Not easy to understand; vague or not clearly expressed, Not certain or sure about something., Not easily seen or heard; not distinct..

The phonetic transcription of "unclear" is /ʌnˈklɪər/ in British English and /ʌnˈklɪr/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unclear": vague, ambiguous, indistinct, uncertain, hazy, obscure.

Example usage of "unclear": "The instructions were unclear, so I made a mistake, so it's unclear.". More examples on the page.