1
as in vague
not expressed in precise terms
their suggestion for correcting the problem is a bit unclear
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2
as in faint
not seen or understood clearly
obtained at best an unclear glimpse of the rarely seen bird from across the road
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Recent Examples of unclear
The incident occurred just outside Hard Rock Stadium, though the precise distance is unclear.
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David J. Neal and, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The next Starship test flight was previously expected to take place as early as April, although the exact timing of the flight is unclear.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The severity of Walker’s injury is unclear, but Espada told reporters Thursday that the 34-year-old first baseman will travel to Houston for an MRI.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
The scope of tariffs remain unclear currently, beyond China many tariffs are proposed but not yet implemented.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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David J. Neal and, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
The next Starship test flight was previously expected to take place as early as April, although the exact timing of the flight is unclear.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The severity of Walker’s injury is unclear, but Espada told reporters Thursday that the 34-year-old first baseman will travel to Houston for an MRI.
—Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 7 Mar. 2025
The scope of tariffs remain unclear currently, beyond China many tariffs are proposed but not yet implemented.
—Simon Moore, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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Asking about frustrations in a broad, theoretical sense is too vague to elicit actionable insights.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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The reference is vague and does not signal any specific American commitment to safeguarding Ukraine’s security.—
Andrew E. Kramer,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mars will shrink, appearing as a faint reddish speck against the sky.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Any faint chance of heading the panel was decades away.—
David Mark,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Trump has not commented on the military base plan specifically but delivered an ambiguous answer this week to a question regarding the use of private companies to assist with deportations.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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The film has proven divisive, though, with some audiences puzzled by its breakneck tonal shifts and ambiguous ending.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This is a relaxed, easygoing day; however, communications are a bit hazy and could be easily misunderstood.—
Georgia Nicols,
The Denver Post,
2 Mar. 2025
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From that point on, her memory is hazy, according to the suit.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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