ambiguous

UK /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ US /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/

adj 2

Definitions

adj

Open to multiple interpretations.

The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision.

Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.

And forasmuch as in this same question I am ambiguous, and Simplicius is resolute....

VERBS

remain

make sth, render sth

The unclear instructions made the assignment ambiguous for most of the students in the class.

ADV

highly, very

rather, slightly, somewhat

deliberately, intentionally

The politician intentionally remained ambiguous about her position on the new tax policy.

adjective — open to two or more interpretations

The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision.

Wiktionary

And forasmuch as in this same question I am ambiguous, and Simplicius is resolute....

Wiktionary

Bill Clinton spoke in ambiguous language when asked to describe his relationship with Monica Lewinsky.

Tatoeba · #1997

What an ambiguous expression!

Tatoeba · #24995

The meaning of this sentence is ambiguous.

Tatoeba · #57232

The main feature of this scheme is still ambiguous.

Tatoeba · #59534

i Register

In some senses, ambiguous is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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