Definitions

ambiguous

[am-big-yoo-uhs] / æmˈbɪg yu əs /

ADJECTIVE

having more than one meaning

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cryptic dubious enigmatic equivocal inconclusive obscure opaque puzzling questionable uncertain unclear vague

WEAK

clear as dishwater doubtful enigmatical indefinite indeterminate inexplicit muddy multivocal polysemous tenebrous unintelligible

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain clear definite determined known obvious plain sure unambiguous understandable unquestionable

WEAK

explicit lucid

Example Sentences

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This is because the book treats reincarnation not as an ambiguous phenomenon but an empirical fact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The last tail risk for risk assets that Steer identifies is concerns about Taiwan, following ambiguous comments about the island’s future after the summit between President Donald Trump China’s leader Xi Jinping.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Text messages in court records show a brief and ambiguous exchange between McCluskie and Williamson that backs that up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

"The reasons are still slightly ambiguous to this day," says Andy.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

I find I have a minor, ambiguous reputation, from the show in Toronto, and I am invited to parties.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

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