unclear

unklar, unverständlich

Schwer zu verstehen oder nicht deutlich genug erklärt.

In einfachem Englisch: Difficult to understand, or not explained well enough.

• The instructions are unclear.
• Her explanation left several points unclear.
• It was unclear why the meeting had been cancelled.

So benutzt man es: unclear to someone (The instructions were unclear to several students.); unclear whether… (It is unclear whether the shop will reopen.)

Synonyme: confusing, vague

Gegenteile: clear

Häufige Wendungen: unclear instructions, unclear meaning, remain unclear

mehrdeutig, zweideutig

Mit mehreren möglichen Bedeutungen, sodass Menschen es unterschiedlich verstehen können.

In einfachem Englisch: Having more than one possible meaning, so people may understand it differently.

• The wording of the rule is unclear.
• His unclear remark could be praise or criticism.
• These unclear terms allow two different interpretations.

Synonyme: ambiguous

Gegenteile: unambiguous

Häufige Wendungen: unclear wording, unclear statement, unclear terms

undeutlich, unleserlich

Nicht deutlich zu erkennen oder schwer zu lesen.

In einfachem Englisch: Difficult to see clearly or to read.

• The photo is unclear.
• His unclear handwriting made the address hard to read.
• The letters became unclear as the light faded.

Synonyme: indistinct, blurred, illegible

Gegenteile: clear, legible

Häufige Wendungen: unclear image, unclear handwriting, unclear photograph