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- Dictionaryambiguous/amˈbɪɡjʊəs/
adjective
- 1. open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning: "ambiguous phrases"
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AMBIGUOUS definition: 1. having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally: 2. having or…. Learn more.
The meaning of AMBIGUOUS is doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness. How to use ambiguous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Ambiguous.
ambiguous, equivocal, cryptic, enigmatic describe conditions or statements not clear in meaning. ambiguous can refer to a statement, act, or attitude that is capable of two or more often contradictory interpretations, usually accidentally or unintentionally so: an ambiguous passage in the preamble.
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead. “the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates” synonyms: equivocal.
AMBIGUOUS meaning: 1. having or expressing more than one possible meaning, sometimes intentionally: 2. having or…. Learn more.
ambiguous can refer to a statement, act, or attitude that is capable of two or more often contradictory interpretations, usually accidentally or unintentionally so: an ambiguous passage in the preamble. equivocal, usually applied to spoken as well as written language, also means susceptible of two or more interpretations, and it usually ...
2 Jun 2024 · ambiguous ( comparative more ambiguous, superlative most ambiguous) Open to multiple interpretations . Synonyms: equivocal, unclear. Antonyms: unambiguous, clear. The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision. ( obsolete, of a person) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
Definition of ambiguous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
adj. 1. open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations: an ambiguous answer. 2. difficult to comprehend, distinguish, or classify: a rock of ambiguous character. 3. lacking clearness or definiteness; obscure; indistinct: an ambiguous shape.
adjective. uk / æmˈbɪɡjuəs / us. Add to word list. having more than one possible meaning: an ambiguous statement. ambiguously. adverb. (Definition of ambiguous from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of ambiguous. in Chinese (Traditional) 含糊不清的, 引起歧義的，模棱兩可的, 不明確的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)
