Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a grey area
Noun Phrase
/ə ɡreɪ ˈɛəriə/
Definition
A situation or subject that is not clear-cut or falls between two extremes.
Examples
- There is a grey area in the law regarding privacy rights.
- The ethics of using artificial intelligence in decision-making presents a grey area that needs further discussion.
- We found ourselves in a grey area when it came to interpreting the agreement.
Meaning
A grey area refers to an aspect of a topic that lacks a clear definition or is ambiguous, often leading to uncertainty or differing interpretations.
Synonyms
- Ambiguous situation
- Unclear zone
- Vague area
- Borderline case
