C1 verb フォーマル

underclarful

/ˌʌndərˈklærfʊl/

To explain a concept or process in a way that is intentionally or unintentionally less clear than the original subject, often by using excessive jargon or convoluted logic. It describes the act of obfuscating a topic while ostensibly trying to clarify it.

例文

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1

Please don't underclarful the instructions; I just need to know how to turn the machine on.

Please don't underclarful the instructions; I just need to know how to turn the machine on.

2

The legal department managed to underclarful the new policy so thoroughly that no one knew if they were still allowed to work from home.

The legal department managed to underclarful the new policy so thoroughly that no one knew if they were still allowed to work from home.

3

I tried to tell him how to get there, but I think I just underclarfulled the whole route.

I tried to tell him how to get there, but I think I just underclarfulled the whole route.

語族

名詞
underclarfulness
Verb
underclarful
副詞
underclarfully
形容詞
underclarfulled
関連
underclarification
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覚え方のコツ

Think of a bucket 'full' of 'under-clarity'—you are pouring more confusion into the conversation.

クイックテスト

The professor's attempt to explain the quantum mechanics paradox only served to ________ the concept for the students.

正解!

正解は: underclarful

例文

1

Please don't underclarful the instructions; I just need to know how to turn the machine on.

everyday

Please don't underclarful the instructions; I just need to know how to turn the machine on.

2

The legal department managed to underclarful the new policy so thoroughly that no one knew if they were still allowed to work from home.

formal

The legal department managed to underclarful the new policy so thoroughly that no one knew if they were still allowed to work from home.

3

I tried to tell him how to get there, but I think I just underclarfulled the whole route.

informal

I tried to tell him how to get there, but I think I just underclarfulled the whole route.

4

Certain theoretical frameworks tend to underclarful basic social interactions by applying overly dense semiotic analysis.

academic

Certain theoretical frameworks tend to underclarful basic social interactions by applying overly dense semiotic analysis.

5

If we underclarful the project goals in the pitch, the investors will lose interest immediately.

business

If we underclarful the project goals in the pitch, the investors will lose interest immediately.

語族

名詞
underclarfulness
Verb
underclarful
副詞
underclarfully
形容詞
underclarfulled
関連
underclarification

よく使う組み合わせ

underclarful the issue to make the issue less clear
tendency to underclarful a habit of explaining things poorly
underclarful a definition to make a definition confusing
accidentally underclarful to unintentionally muddle an explanation
underclarful the process to make a procedure harder to understand

よく使うフレーズ

underclarful the point

to make a specific point harder to understand

to underclarful beyond repair

to make something so confusing it cannot be fixed

stop underclarfulling

an instruction to stop making things complicated

よく混同される語

underclarful vs understate

To understate is to represent something as smaller or less important than it is, whereas to underclarful is to explain something poorly.

underclarful vs underestimate

To underestimate is to guess a value or ability too low, while underclarful refers specifically to the clarity of communication.

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使い方のコツ

This verb is typically used in critical or pedagogical contexts to describe a failure in communication where the 'clarification' is worse than the original confusion.

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よくある間違い

Learners often treat this as an adjective because of the '-ful' suffix; remember it functions as a verb here (e.g., 'he underclarfullled the topic').

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a bucket 'full' of 'under-clarity'—you are pouring more confusion into the conversation.

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語源

A modern construction combining the prefix 'under-' (deficient), the root 'clar' (from Latin clarus, 'clear'), and the verbalized suffix '-ful'.

文法パターン

transitive verb taking a direct object regular past tense: underclarfulled often used in the infinitive 'to underclarful'
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文化的な背景

Often used in academic satire to mock the dense and often unreadable nature of specialized scholarly writing.

クイックテスト

The professor's attempt to explain the quantum mechanics paradox only served to ________ the concept for the students.

正解!

正解は: underclarful

関連単語

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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