Unclear and uncertainty vocab

abstruse

Extremely difficult to understand, often due to its complex, intricate, or deeply intellectual nature.

ambiguous

Open to multiple interpretations, unclear, or lacking a definite or precise meaning.

amiss

Not in its usual or expected state, suggesting that something is wrong or out of order.

baffle

To confuse or perplex someone, typically by presenting something that is difficult to understand or make sense of.

convolute

To make something complex, intricate, or overly complicated by adding unnecessary details, layers, or twists.

cryptic

Mysterious, puzzling, or intentionally difficult to understand or decipher.

elusive

Difficult to capture, grasp, or pin down, often due to its fleeting or evasive nature.

equivocal

Unclear, ambiguous, and open to more than one interpretation.

hearsay

Information that is not based on personal knowledge or firsthand experience but is rather passed along from another person.

immaterial

Not relevant, significant, or important in a particular context or situation.

indeterminate

Uncertain, not fixed, or not capable of being determined.

inexplicable

Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or justify.

inscrutable

Mysterious, enigmatic, or impossible to understand or interpret.

limbo

A state of uncertainty, ambiguity, or being in between two states or conditions.

misconstrue

To interpret or understand something in the wrong way.

nebulous

Hazy, vague, or unclear, lacking well-defined boundaries or precise details.

obfuscate

To intentionally make something unclear, obscure, or difficult to understand.

obscure

Unclear or difficult to understand, usually due to a lack of information or being hidden from view.

perfunctory

Done in a routine, cursory, or mechanical way, without much care, interest or attention.

plausible

Likely or appearing to be true, reasonable, or probable, although not necessarily proven or confirmed.

precarious

Unstable, uncertain, and at risk of collapsing or failing at any moment.

provisional

Temporary, subject to change, or meant to serve as a placeholder until a more permanent arrangement or decision is made.

retract

To withdraw, take back, or revoke a statement, assertion, promise, or offer that was previously made.

seldom

Occurring or happening rarely, infrequently, or with a low degree of regularity.

unwittingly

Carried out without conscious awareness, knowledge, or intention.

vague

Lacking clarity and specific details, often leaving room for ambiguity and uncertainty.