Ambiguous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns; "an ambiguous situation with no frame of reference"; "ambiguous inkblots".
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Meaning 2
Open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead; "an equivocal statement"; "the polling had a complex and equivocal (or ambiguous) message for potential female candidates"; "the officer's equivocal behavior increased the victim's uneasiness"; "popularity is an equivocal crown"; "an equivocal response to an embarrassing question".
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Examples
- The politician's statement on the issue was ambiguous, leaving many to wonder what her true stance was.
- The artist's use of symbolism in the painting made its meaning ambiguous, open to multiple interpretations.
- The company's policy on employee benefits was ambiguous, causing confusion among new hires.
- The professor's ambiguous instructions on the assignment led to a range of different submissions from students.
- The ambiguous language in the contract made it difficult to determine the exact terms of the agreement.
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Meaning 3
Having more than one possible meaning; "ambiguous words"; "frustrated by ambiguous instructions, the parents were unable to assemble the toy".
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