unclear

Definition

Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.

Etymology

From Middle English unclere, equivalent to un- + clear. Compare Saterland Frisian uunkloor (“unclear”), West Frisian ûnklear (“inoperative, broken”), Dutch onklaar (“out of order, defective, broken”), German unklar (“unclear”), Danish uklar (“unclear”), Swedish oklar (“unclear”).

Example Sentences

• "The remark she made comparing her life with that of a fish was unclear."
• "From such a long distance away, the name on the signpost was unclear."
• "I'm still unclear about what she meant by that remark."