Ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; not clear or definite in meaning or intention.
adjectiveAmbiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; not clear or definite in meaning or intention.
adjectiveImagine This
Imagine a store window sign that simply says 'Sale Ends Soon' with no date or details. Does that mean today, tomorrow, or next week? The ambiguity makes you pause before deciding.
Sounds Like
am-BIG-yoo-uhs
Looks Like
Contains the prefix ambi- (two) and the suffix -ous; visually hints at dual meanings.
Remember This
Ambiguus comes from Latin ambi- meaning 'both'; ambiguity arises when a statement or rule can be interpreted in more than one way.
Other Forms
Connect With
vague, unclear, equivocal, open to interpretation, indeterminate
Note
Be precise in writing. Avoid ambiguity in instructions, contracts, or exam questions to prevent confusion or dispute.