ambiguous

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain.

Example Sentences

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

His ambiguous statement confused everyone.

His answer was so ambiguous that no one understood his real opinion.

Example Expressions

ambiguous statement

Synonyms

vague, unclear, uncertain, equivocal, indefinite, imprecise, obscure

Entry 1

vague, unclear, uncertain

Entry 2

vague, unclear, equivocal, indefinite, imprecise, obscure

Entry 3

unclear, vague, uncertain, equivocal, obscure

Antonyms

clear, explicit, definite, unambiguous, precise, obvious

Entry 1

clear, explicit, definite

Entry 2

clear, definite, unambiguous, precise, explicit, obvious

Entry 3

clear, definite, explicit

Collocations

ambiguous statement, ambiguous meaning, ambiguous situation, ambiguous terms