Synonyms for unclear
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1. ill-defined, unclearadjective

   poorly stated or described

   "he confuses the reader with ill-defined terms and concepts"

   Synonyms:
   unreadable, undecipherable, indecipherable, ill-defined

   Antonyms:
   trenchant, limpid, broad, vivid, crystal clear, unmistakable, clear, perspicuous, luculent, prima facie, unsubtle, legible, lucid, clear-cut, pellucid, distinct

2. unclearadjective

   not clear to the mind

   "the law itself was unclear on that point"; "the reason for their actions is unclear to this day"

   Synonyms:
   unreadable, undecipherable, indecipherable, ill-defined

   Antonyms:
   vivid, luculent, lucid, legible, broad, unsubtle, distinct, prima facie, unmistakable, perspicuous, clear, crystal clear, limpid, pellucid, clear-cut, trenchant

3. indecipherable, unclear, undecipherable, unreadableadjective

   not easily deciphered

   "indecipherable handwriting"

   Synonyms:
   unreadable, undecipherable, indecipherable, ill-defined

   Antonyms:
   clear, distinct, pellucid, unsubtle, vivid, perspicuous, crystal clear, clear-cut, lucid, limpid, unmistakable, trenchant, legible, broad, prima facie, luculent

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1. List of paraphrases for "unclear":

   vague, ambiguous, obscure, uncertain, imprecise, blurred, clear, fuzzy, opaque, ill-defined, confusing, confused, woolly, dark, blurry, inaccurate, unspecific

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1. Anne Joseph O'Connell:

   The case law as to what qualifies as a legislative rule is remarkably unclear.

2. Pat Cipollone:

   As for the hearing scheduled for December 4, we cannot fairly be expected to participate in a hearing while the witnesses are yet to be named and while it remains unclear whether the Judiciary Committee will afford the president a fair process through additional hearings, more importantly, an invitation to an academic discussion with law professors does not begin to provide the President with any semblance of a fair process. Accordingly, under the current circumstances, we do not intend to participate in your Wednesday hearing.

3. Laura Fortman:

   We urge Congress to extend federal unemployment programs, but with their future unclear, we are stepping in to try to provide a level of assistance and certainty.

4. Borut Hocevar:

   It would be a great surprise if Cerar accepts the resignation of Erjavec although it remains unclear why Erjavec offered to resign at this moment.

5. Allen Adamson:

   This is a lightning rod issue in the country right now and it is hugely emotional and polarizing. It is still unclear how it will connect with consumers.