Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gray-area
noun
/ɡreɪ ˈɛəriə/
Definition
A situation or topic that is not clearly defined or falls between two categories.
Examples
- There is a gray-area in the law regarding online privacy.
- Many ethical dilemmas involve gray-areas that require careful consideration.
- This policy has created some gray-areas for employees to navigate.
Meaning
Gray-area refers to a point or stage of uncertainty or ambiguity in which something is not clearly one thing or another, often complicating decision-making.
Synonyms
- ambiguity
- zone of uncertainty
- unclear situation
- borderline case
