Tisztázatlan

Tisztázatlan is a Hungarian adjective meaning not clarified, unresolved, or unclear. It describes information, statements, or situations that have not been clarified or settled, leaving questions or ambiguity.

Etymology and form: The word comes from the verb tisztázni, meaning to clarify or settle, with the suffix -atlan indicating absence. It is used both attributively and predicatively, for example tisztázatlan adatok or egy tisztázatlan körülmény.

Usage: The term is common in journalism, official reports, and bureaucratic language to mark incomplete information or ambiguous facts. It can refer to data, statements, or circumstances that require further clarification. Typical collocations include tisztázatlan adatok, tisztázatlan körülmények, tisztázatlan tények, and tisztázatlan állapot. In legal or investigative contexts it signals that aspects of a case or finding remain uncertain and awaiting resolution.

Examples: A jelentésben számos tisztázatlan adat található. Az esemény tisztázatlan körülmények között zajlott. A hatóságok tisztázatlan tényeket vizsgálnak. The nuance is cautious or neutral, often implying that additional inquiry or explanation is needed.

Relation to related terms: Tisztázás refers to the act of clarification, while tisztázott means clarified or settled. In everyday language, vague or unclear can also be expressed with nem egyértelmű or bizonytalan, but tisztázatlan specifically emphasizes lack of clarification rather than mere uncertainty.