clueless
/ˈkluː.ləs/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Without any clues or hints.
Adjective
Examples
The shifting shapes mimicked the dilemma of the nearly clueless mystery of the Higgins Grove murders. As soon as the picture formed into something recognizable, it morphed into something else.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Lacking knowledge or understanding; uninformed; oblivious.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clueless” mean?
Without any clues or hints.
Is “clueless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.