: not clear: such as. a : difficult to understand an unclear explanation unclear instructions an unclear reference. b : confused or uncertain about something —often used with about was a little unclear about how to proceed.

What does it mean when something is unclear?

When something's unclear it's hard to see or understand. ... If you don't explain something accurately, it will be unclear to the person who's trying to understand. And when a photograph is badly out of focus, it's also unclear — you can't quite see the details.

What is another word for unclear?