Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambiguous language
Noun
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
Definition
Language that can be interpreted in more than one way; unclear or having multiple meanings.
Examples
- The instructions were written in ambiguous language, making it hard to understand what needed to be done.
- He used ambiguous language in his presentation, leaving the audience puzzled about his main point.
Meaning
Ambiguous language occurs when words or phrases have more than one interpretation, leading to confusion or uncertainty in communication.
Synonyms
- Obscure language
- Vague language
- Equivocal language
