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Ambiguous
adjective
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
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Word Frequency:
7.6
Definitions
1.
adjective
Open to multiple interpretations.
"The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."
2.
adjective
Vague and unclear.
"He gave an ambiguous answer."
3.
adjective
(of persons) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
Synonyms
equivocal
enigmatic
uncertain
ambivalent
indeterminate
evasive
unstructured
double-edged
left-handed
oracular
double
polysemous
Antonyms
clear
precise
unambiguous
Rhymes With
contiguous
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