ambiguous (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/

Definition

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made.

Examples

• The ending of the film is deliberately ambiguous.

• His reply to the question was ambiguous.

• The government's policy on the issue remains ambiguous.

Synonyms of ambiguous

Words with a similar meaning to ambiguous:

• vague
• unclear
• doubtful
• equivocal

Antonyms of ambiguous

Words with the opposite meaning to ambiguous:

• clear
• unambiguous

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