ambiguous (Meaning)
ambiguous (a)
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
having more than one possible meaning
ambiguous (s)
having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns
ambiguous (a.)
Doubtful or uncertain, particularly in respect to signification; capable of being understood in either of two or more possible senses; equivocal; as, an ambiguous course; an ambiguous expression.
Synonyms & Antonyms of ambiguous
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- weird
- equivocal
- confusing
- arcane
- questionable
- deep
- complicated
- elliptic
- opaque
- fuliginous
- occult
- inscrutable
- Delphic
- obscurant
- elliptical
- nebulous
- esoteric
- uncertain
Antonyms:
- self-evident
- sure
- direct
- determined
- strong
- bright
- fathomable
- explicit
- knowable
- defined
- strong
- definite
- exact
- straightforward
- explicit
- knowable
- nonambiguous
- firm
- firm
- self-evident
- bright
- pellucid
- determined
- straightforward
- self-explanatory
- definite
- sure
- direct
- fathomable
- pellucid
- visible
- nonambiguous
- defined
- self-explanatory
- visible
- exact
Synonyms:
- impalpable
- concealed
- double-edged
- muddy
- incomprehensible
- circuitous
- inappreciable
- obfuscatory
- inexact
- unfathomable
- noncommittal
- mystifying
- abstruse
- fuzzy
- undetermined
- perplexing
- invisible
- bedimmed
- complex
- befogged
- indistinct
- intangible
- shadowy
- foggy
- sphinxlike
- cloaked
- beclouded
- cloudy
- indecipherable
- obscurantic
- shadowlike
- eery
- inexplicit
- confounding
- unanswerable
- indistinguishable
- inexplicable
- indefinite
- disguised
- recondite
- impenetrable
- bewildering
- dim
- difficult
- indirect
- shrouded
- roundabout
- unknowable
- obtuse
- misty
- clouded
- faint
- hazy
- masked
- uncanny
- puzzling
- shaded
- baffling
- undefined
- eerie
Antonyms:
ambiguous Sentence Examples
- The politician's response to the controversial question was intentionally ambiguous, allowing for interpretation by different voter groups.
- The meaning of the ancient symbol remained ambiguous, puzzling historians who sought to decipher its significance.
- In the dimly lit room, the stranger's intentions were ambiguous, creating an uneasy atmosphere among the gathered guests.
- The artist's abstract painting was deliberately ambiguous, inviting viewers to contemplate its various interpretations.
- The instructions on the complicated puzzle were intentionally ambiguous, challenging participants to think critically.
- The employee's ambiguous explanation for the project's delay left the team uncertain about the actual reasons behind it.
- The novel concluded with an ambiguous ending, leaving readers to speculate on the fate of the main characters.
- The company's official statement regarding the merger was purposely ambiguous, avoiding specifics about potential layoffs.
- The teacher's feedback on the student's essay was somewhat ambiguous, making it unclear what improvements were needed.
- The weather forecast for the weekend was ambiguous, with meteorologists unable to predict whether it would be sunny or rainy.
FAQs About the word ambiguous
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead, having more than one possible meaning, having no in
cryptic, murky, mystic, obscure, enigmatic, enigmatical, vague, dark, mysterious, unclear
unambiguous, legible, distinct, unequivocal, distinct, understandable, accessible, comprehensible, intelligible, legible
The politician's response to the controversial question was intentionally ambiguous, allowing for interpretation by different voter groups.
The meaning of the ancient symbol remained ambiguous, puzzling historians who sought to decipher its significance.
In the dimly lit room, the stranger's intentions were ambiguous, creating an uneasy atmosphere among the gathered guests.
The artist's abstract painting was deliberately ambiguous, inviting viewers to contemplate its various interpretations.
