unclear

Word parts

un- + clear

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈklɪə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ʌnˈklɪɚ/

• Audio (US)

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Adjective

Positive unclear

Comparative unclearer

Superlative unclearest

Positive unclear

Comparative more unclear

Superlative most unclear

1. If something is unclear, then it is not clear or isn't easy to understand.

   The instructions for how to build the machine were unclear.

Related words

• unclearly (rare)