English adjective: unclear | |||
1. | unclear poorly stated or described | ||
Samples | He confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts. | ||
Synonyms | ill-defined | ||
Antonyms | well-defined, clear | ||
2. | unclear not clear to the mind | ||
Samples | The law itself was unclear on that point. The reason for their actions is unclear to this day. | ||
Similar | blurred, clouded, confusing, obscure, perplexing, puzzling, vague | ||
See also | ambiguous, incomprehensible, indefinite, indistinct, opaque, uncomprehensible | ||
Attribute | clarity, clearness, limpidity, lucidity, lucidness, pellucidity | ||
Antonyms | clear | ||
3. | unclear not easily deciphered | ||
Samples | Indecipherable handwriting. | ||
Synonyms | indecipherable, undecipherable, unreadable | ||
Similar | illegible | ||
Antonyms | legible | ||