Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
intentionally-ambiguous
adjective
/ɪnˈtɛnʃənəli æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
Definition
Deliberately unclear or open to more than one interpretation.
Examples
- The politician’s statement was intentionally ambiguous, allowing supporters and opponents alike to interpret it in different ways.
- The author’s use of intentionally ambiguous language in the novel kept readers guessing about the characters’ true intentions.
Meaning
The term refers to something that is purposefully designed to be vague or to have multiple meanings, leaving it open to different interpretations.
Synonyms
- vague
- unclear
- equivocal
- obscure
- indeterminate
