unclearer

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈklɪərər/

KK: /ʌnˈklɪrər/

adjective

Definition

Not easy to understand or see; lacking clarity or precision.

Example

The instructions were even unclearer than before, making it hard to follow.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: unclearer

Superlative: unclearest

Conversation

I find the instructions for this project getting unclearer every time I read them.

I know what you mean; they could have been written better.

Maybe we should ask someone for help, so it's not so unclearer for us.

That's a good idea! A fresh perspective might clear things up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vague

ambiguous

obscure

Antonyms

clearer

certain

definite

Root Explanation

Unclearer → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "clear" (from Old English *cleare*, meaning free from darkness or obscurity) and the comparative suffix "-er" (indicating a greater degree). The word "unclearer" means not clear to a greater extent or more unclear than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'free from darkness' ('clear') even more so — that's why unclearer means more unclear.

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