unclearer
Less distinct now
Unclearer is the comparative form of unclear, meaning more difficult to understand or perceive than something else: His explanation only made things unclearer.
Though grammatically regular, many speakers prefer "less clear" or "more unclear," finding unclearer awkward.
The word appears in informal speech and writing when someone wants to emphasize increasing confusion or ambiguity.
- unclear instructionsDirections lacking clarity
- unclear expectationsPoorly defined success criteria
- unclear messageCommunication lacking clarity
- unclear goalsObjectives not well-defined