Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
equivocal
adjective
/ɪˈkwɪv.ə.kəl/
Definition
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Examples
- Her equivocal response left us unsure of her true feelings.
- The politician’s equivocal statement about the policy raised more questions than it answered.
- His equivocal comments during the meeting did not clarify his position.
Meaning
The term describes situations or statements that can be understood in multiple ways, often leading to confusion or uncertainty.
Synonyms
- ambiguous
- uncertain
- vague
- indeterminate
- confusing
