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Ambiguous

Definition

(adj) Unclear or open to multiple meanings

Examples

His ambiguous smile made it impossible to tell whether he was amused or annoyed.
  • The note was ambiguous, so I called Jake.

  • Her reply stayed ambiguous even after dinner.

  • At 7 a.m., the text from Priya was ambiguous about the train.

  • I found the map legend ambiguous, especially around Gate B.

Related words

Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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