unclear answer

Frequency: 6.05.0 per million words

Describes a reply that is not easy to understand.

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Examples (10)

  • The politician gave a deliberately unclear answer to the reporter's question.
  • We can't move forward with the project based on such an unclear answer.
  • His unclear answer left us more confused than before we asked.
  • I received an unclear answer from customer service, so I had to call back.
  • Giving an unclear answer is a common tactic to avoid commitment.
  • The witness's unclear answer frustrated the lawyer during the cross-examination.
  • She was penalized on the test for providing an unclear answer to the essay question.
  • If you provide an unclear answer in a job interview, it may reflect poorly on your communication skills.
  • The doctor's unclear answer about the diagnosis made the family anxious.
  • His text message was such an unclear answer that I had to phone him for clarification.