unclear
/ʌnˈklɪə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unclearer · unclearest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.
Adjective
Examples
The remark she made comparing her life with that of a fish was unclear.
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
Not clearly or explicitly defined.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unclear” mean?
Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.
Is “unclear” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.