Word: Ambiguous

Pronunciation

/əˈmbɪgjuəs/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; uncertain or unclear. For example: “The instructions were ambiguous, causing confusion.”
• Noun: An ambiguous statement or situation; something that can be interpreted in multiple ways. For example: “The ambiguous nature of the poem led to endless debates.”

Phrases

• “Ambiguity in language” refers to the potential for multiple meanings.
• “An ambiguous message” means one that can be understood in different ways.
• “Resolving ambiguity” involves clarifying something that is unclear.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “His words were so ambiguous that no one knew what he really meant.”
• Noun: “The ambiguous contract left both parties feeling uneasy.”
• “She tried to avoid any ambiguous situations at work.”

Synonyms

• Vague
• Indeterminate
• Unclear
• Open to interpretation
• Doubtful
• Hazy
• Ambivalent