I was clueless on how vs clueless on how

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I was clueless on how" is more commonly used in spoken English when recounting a past experience, while "clueless on how" is used in a more general sense without specifying a particular time frame.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 900 views

I was clueless on how

This phrase is correct and commonly used in spoken English when recounting a past experience.

This phrase is used when describing a past situation where the speaker was clueless about something.

Examples:

I was clueless on how to fix the problem.
She was clueless on how to proceed with the project.

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Yeah, I thought I was clueless.
See, back in high school, I was clueless.
I was clueless about Kutner, I was wrong about Cameron,
Impressive. Seems like last week you were just as clueless as I was.
That I was, uh, completely clueless?
He was clueless about corporate law, marketing, inventory.
She was clueless about the whole thing.
She was clueless about how to treat cystic fibrosis.
Actually, I'm not completely clueless.
It he was obvious that he was having a rough time, but I was just so clueless I didn't even notice.
In fact, in 2009, I was even more clueless.
While I was determined to right my wrong, my mom was determined to show Erica she was anything but a clueless housewife.
There's a million things I'm completely clueless about.
I want it clueless for CSU.
Okay, I am officially clueless.
Yeah, because I'm clueless and completely socially awkward.
Because I'm clueless and completely socially awkward.
See, I think you're still clueless.
I'd have to be the most clueless, insensitive, uncaring...
Christ, I forgot how clueless you Yanks are.

Alternatives:

I was clueless about how
I was clueless as to how
I was clueless regarding how

clueless on how

This phrase is also correct and is used in a more general sense without specifying a particular time frame.

This phrase is used to express a general state of being clueless about something without referring to a specific past event.

Examples:

She is clueless on how to use the new software.
He seems clueless on how to approach the situation.

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- Men can be so clueless.
Actually, I'm not completely clueless.
He was clueless about corporate law, marketing, inventory.
There's a million things I'm completely clueless about.
I want it clueless for CSU.
Okay, I am officially clueless.
Utterly clueless, but very considerate.
Yeah, because I'm clueless and completely socially awkward.
You were a clueless kid with a genius for computers.
Black whiskered whales are so clueless.
But she must leave her husband clueless.
Oh, you sweet, clueless little muffin.
Because I'm clueless and completely socially awkward.
She was clueless about the whole thing.
Cops are clueless, as usual.
Not great, but thanks for the courtesy clueless.
Okay, today's topic of conversation: clueless men and the women who use them for gratification.
See, I think you're still clueless.
I'd have to be the most clueless, insensitive, uncaring...
The Broken aren't as clueless as we thought.

Alternatives:

clueless about how
clueless as to how
clueless regarding how

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I was clueless on how vs clueless on how