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
As for jobs in programming, a field that’s already faced changes thanks to the new tech, Altman noted that AI tools have made coders far more productive, but the long-term impact is still unclear.
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Exactly why azelastine may prevent COVID is unclear.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What’s next for Nepal is unclear.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
An admin on the r/modnews community has confirmed Reddit's plans to eventually hide it altogether, although an exact date for this to happen is unclear.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
Exactly why azelastine may prevent COVID is unclear.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
What’s next for Nepal is unclear.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
An admin on the r/modnews community has confirmed Reddit's plans to eventually hide it altogether, although an exact date for this to happen is unclear.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unclear
Adjective
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Incitement and threats of imminent harm would need to be specific toward someone and at a specific time rather than vague wishes of someone’s death or celebrations of someone’s death.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Besides fatigue, the other possible symptoms can be quite vague and non-specific like abdominal discomfort, pain or swelling or unexplained weight loss, muscle loss or muscle weakness.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Subways send a low rumble through the pavement, traffic makes overpasses quiver, and footsteps create faint ripples in the floor.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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For objects like star clusters, a longer imaging time gives you the chance to resolve fainter stars.—
Harry Bennett,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike Europe's clear regulatory framework under PSD2, American enterprises operate in a more ambiguous environment where implementation decisions must account for evolving compliance requirements and uncertain regulatory timelines.—
Dave Glaser,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dani's on-again, off-again relationship with playboy photographer Andre — who's also her sister's ex's nephew — has become more ambiguous than ever in recent weeks.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Granted, people’s memories can get a little hazy at times, but here’s an unscientific sample of what some other metro music fans hold dearest about Memorial Hall.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Keeping the tradition alive Every year on a hazy summer evening, Hoosiers gather at Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area in Linton to learn the ropes.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Unclear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unclear. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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