Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ambiguous
adjective
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
Definition
having multiple meanings or interpretations
Examples
- The instructions were ambiguous, leaving everyone unsure of what to do.
- Her comments were so ambiguous that I couldn’t tell what she really meant.
- In literature, ambiguous endings can provoke thought and discussion.
Meaning
Something that is ambiguous is unclear or confusing because it can be understood in more than one way.
Synonyms
- unclear
- vague
- indefinite
- equivocal
- confusing