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unclear

British  
/ ʌnˈklɪə /

adjective

  1. not clear or definite; ambiguous

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • unclearly adverb
  • unclearness noun

Example Sentences

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Rogers added that companies may seek to take advantage of a favorable regulatory environment now and push to do more deals since it’s unclear what could change in Washington over the next few years.

From Barron's

The extent to which Iran has seeded naval mines in the Strait is unclear.

From The Wall Street Journal

The circumstances of his release are unclear and his asylum case is still pending.

From Barron's

While it’s unclear the extent to which automation could impact jobs in those industries, tech and e-commerce fulfillment companies have been applying that technology in warehouses for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Crystal Palace's Wharton is certainly admired at United, but whether he fits the sort of profile the club are looking for is unclear.

From BBC

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