German word

unübersichtlich

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈʊnyːbɐˌzɪçtlɪç/

Meaning

  • adjectiveunclear

Example

Die unübersichtliche Anleitung verwirrt viele Nutzer.

The unclear instructions confuse many users.

Illustration for unübersichtlich (unclear)

More examples

Das unübersichtliche Menü erschwert die Bedienung.

The confusing menu makes it difficult to use.

Core concept

A desk covered with mixed papers hides the needed document and makes the whole arrangement difficult to follow.

Common phrases

  • unübersichtliche Menü

    confusing menu

  • unübersichtliches Layout

    difficult-to-follow layout

  • unübersichtliche Navigation

    unclear navigation

Similar words

unklar: Not clear in meaning or content, so the intended message is difficult to understand.
kompliziert: Involving complicated parts or steps that make understanding or completion demanding.
unstrukturiert: Poorly organized in structure or sequence, making practical use difficult.
verworren: Confused and mixed together, with no clear thread to guide understanding.

Definition in German

So beschaffen, dass eine klare Gliederung oder ein Überblick fehlt und Informationen schwer auffindbar oder nachvollziehbar sind.

Word origin

German forms unübersichtlich by negating übersichtlich with un-; übersichtlich is connected with Übersicht, a clear view of an arrangement as a whole.

Usage tips

  • The adjective can describe a situation as difficult to assess, not only something that is physically difficult to see.

Other meanings

  • hard to seeadjective
  • complexadjective

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