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When things are not clear?
adjective, ob·scur·er, ob·scur·est. (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract. not clear to the understanding; hard to perceive: obscure motivations.
What to say when something is not clear?
Unclear synonyms
- ambiguous. Doubtful or uncertain:
- vague. Indistinctly felt, perceived, understood, or recalled; hazy:
- hazy. Thick with haze; somewhat obscured with haze.
- clear (related) Free from doubt or confusion; certain:
- fuzzy. Not clear; indistinct:
- indecisive. Not decisive; not conclusive or final.
- cloudy.
- obscure.
Which word has no meaning?
nonsense. noun. nonsense words or sounds seem like ordinary words but they have no meaning.
What is meaning of not clear?
: 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 is not clear water called?
You might call it cloudy (of a liquid); not transparent or clear. Nonpotable, un-fit for drinking. Other synonyms include turbid, murky, unclear, muddy, thick and milky.
How do you say something is unclear?
- indeterminate,
- indistinct,
- indistinguishable,
- uncertain,
- undefinable,
- undefined,
- undetermined.
What does indistinctly mean?
: not distinct: such as. a : not sharply outlined or separable : blurred indistinct figures in the fog. b : faint, dim an indistinct light in the distance. c : not clearly recognizable or understandable : uncertain.
What does it mean when someone doesn’t ask for clarification?
If they wouldn’t ask for clarification unless prompted, then it implies that their competency levels aren’t high enough to warrant a role where they are asked to construct things for people who lay out clear, coherent instructions. Some people have said that the question is not clear, so in an attempt to make it clearer I will summarise below.
When to give a shout if something is unclear?
This is especially useful if you are higher up than the recipient in the corporate ladder, where they might be even more reluctant to ask for something to be made clear. Adding a friendly reminder at the end such as “give me a shout if you are unsure of anything” shows you are willing to help and removes anyone else’s apprehensions.
Which is the better word unclear or uncertain?
So far I only know the word unclear such that: Uncertain is perhaps better, to indicate you’ve got some idea. Longer shots, depending on context, might be: “Unclear” is a reasonable word to use.
Why do people say ” Let me know if anything is unclear “?
The reason I ask this is because it sometimes comes across as patronising – I’m sure that’s not the case in most instances, but nevertheless it does come across that way sometimes.