Used in a Sentence

unclear

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for unclear.

Editorial note

So it is even unclear a priori what should be meant by the probability of a state occurring.

Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Not clearly or explicitly defined.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of unclear gathered in one view.

adjective

Not clearly or explicitly defined.

adjective

Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.

adjective

Not having a clear idea; uncertain.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for unclear.

Example sentences

1

So it is even unclear a priori what should be meant by the probability of a state occurring.

2

WriteLine` is also totally unclear as to what it does compared to `puts`, which basically says exactly what it does.

3

From a consumer perspective, it's unclear why a typical person needs a pc or laptop.

4

I don't know, gov rules and regs are unclear and create this type of divisiveness, winners & losers, etc.

5

Well, it's a little unclear what course of action people are proposing.

6

In fact, I recommend working through the book and only watching a video lecture if you're unclear on the material.

7

But it's altogether unclear until litigation happens, because only courts decide.

8

The language around re-vesting is also highly ambiguous, and unclear.

9

If I am unclear, ask me for clarification, and I'll try to clarify.

10

It's unclear what's better in the OP implementation.

11

I think (bicbw) that the legal situation for providers was unclear in the 90s and they weren't sure if they were responsible or not.

12

In both these scenarios, I'm sure the company will act to protect itself from exposure, but it's unclear what choices the employees really have.

Quote examples

1

It's unclear to me what "did better" means here?

2

It is not defined in the document, and its intended meaning is highly unclear." What was written by NSA that was clearer then?

3

I have my own "favorite", but it's unclear when, if ever, that will be available for sale to non-experimental aircraft.

4

Knowledge cannot be destroyed (and it's very unclear of the damage caused by the destruction of the knowledge required to build autonomous drones outweighs the benefits humanity would derive from other applications of the same knowledge), so our only option as purported "good guys" is to arm ourselves.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use unclear in a sentence?

So it is even unclear a priori what should be meant by the probability of a state occurring.

What does unclear mean?

Not clearly or explicitly defined.

What part of speech is unclear?

unclear is commonly used as adjective.