ambiguity (Meaning)
ambiguity (n)
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
ambiguity (n.)
The quality or state of being ambiguous; doubtfulness or uncertainty, particularly as to the signification of language, arising from its admitting of more than one meaning; an equivocal word or expression.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ambiguity
Synonyms:
- opacity
- vagueness
- mystery
- darkness
- obliquity
- obliqueness
- obscurity
- inscrutability
- nebulosity
- murkiness
- complexity
- equivocation
- opaqueness
- nebulousness
Antonyms:
- openness
- visibility
- forthrightness
- perspicuity
- exactness
- explicitness
- incision
- straightforwardness
- perspicuity
- directness
- surety
- lucidity
- visibility
- surety
- lucidity
- incisiveness
- openness
- incisiveness
- definiteness
- straightforwardness
- incision
- directness
- exactness
- definiteness
- forthrightness
- explicitness
Synonyms:
- indirectness
- deepness
- complication
- indistinctness
- fogginess
- cloudiness
- fuzziness
- haziness
- obtuseness
- reconditeness
- abstruseness
- indefiniteness
- circuity
- depth
- dimness
- mistiness
- shade
- impenetrability
- incomprehensibleness
- profoundness
- equivocalness
- faintness
- incomprehensibility
- difficulty
- inscrutableness
- shadow
Antonyms:
ambiguity Sentence Examples
- The ambiguity in the instructions led to confusion among the participants, resulting in varied interpretations of the task.
- His response to the question was filled with ambiguity, leaving everyone uncertain about his true stance on the issue.
- The novel thrived on the ambiguity of its characters, allowing readers to form their own perceptions of their motives and actions.
- The political statement was deliberately crafted with ambiguity to appeal to a broad audience while avoiding clear commitments.
- The artist embraced ambiguity in his abstract paintings, inviting viewers to explore their own meanings and emotions.
- The decision-making process was hindered by the ambiguity surrounding the potential consequences of each choice.
- The contract's ambiguity became a source of tension between the parties involved, leading to a renegotiation of terms.
- In the misty forest, the sounds and shadows created an atmosphere of eerie ambiguity, heightening the sense of mystery.
- The scientist acknowledged the ambiguity in the research findings, prompting further investigation to clarify the results.
- The detective faced the challenge of unraveling the ambiguity in the witness statements, striving to reconstruct the sequence of events accurately.
FAQs About the word ambiguity
an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context, unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaningThe quality or state of being ambiguous;
mysteriousness, uncertainty,ambiguousness, opacity, vagueness,mystery, darkness, obliquity, obliqueness, obscurity
certainty, intelligibility, clarity, plainness, brightness, comprehensibility, legibility, clearness, legibility, brightness
The ambiguity in the instructions led to confusion among the participants, resulting in varied interpretations of the task.
His response to the question was filled with ambiguity, leaving everyone uncertain about his true stance on the issue.
The novel thrived on the ambiguity of its characters, allowing readers to form their own perceptions of their motives and actions.
The political statement was deliberately crafted with ambiguity to appeal to a broad audience while avoiding clear commitments.
