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What is another word for Ambiguous? – 191 Ambiguous Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    vague unclear obscure uncertain indefinite indistinct cryptic enigmatic puzzling perplexing confusing equivocal dubious questionable suspicious unclear cloudy hazy fuzzy murky misty ambiguous open-ended debatable disputable arguable controversial open-to-interpretation subjective relative indefinite indeterminate unsure indecisive hesitant inconclusive unsettled undefined unexplicit inexplicit implicit indirect oblique circuitous roundabout ambiguous ambivalent two-edged double-edged double-meaning double-entendre

    Meaning of Ambiguous

    The primary meaning of the word "Ambiguous" is related to the quality of being open to more than one interpretation.

    Definitions

    • Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation
    • Open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations
    • Unclear or vague in meaning or expression

    Etymology of Ambiguous

    The word "Ambiguous" originates from the Latin "ambiguus," which means "having double meaning" or "doubtful," derived from "ambigere," meaning "to go around" or "to be uncertain."
    Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including philosophy, law, and literature, to describe concepts, statements, or situations that are open to multiple interpretations.

    Example Uses

    • The poem's ambiguous language made it difficult to understand the poet's intended meaning.
    • The contract contained ambiguous terms that led to a dispute between the parties.
    • The artist's use of ambiguous imagery sparked a heated debate among critics.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    clear precise definite explicit unequivocal unambiguous certain sure decided conclusive straightforward direct obvious unmistakable evident apparent transparent lucid coherent intelligible comprehensible distinct specific well-defined explicit categorical unmistakable undeniable indisputable incontrovertible manifest patent palpable

    Related Nouns

    uncertainty ambiguity vagueness obscurity unclearness indefiniteness indistinctness enigma puzzle riddle mystery paradox contradiction inconsistency incongruity discrepancy anomaly aberration irregularity exception ambiguity ambivalence uncertainty doubt skepticism incredulity mistrust suspicion

    Related Verbs

    clarify define specify explain interpret elucidate expound explicate illustrate demonstrate show prove establish confirm verify validate substantiate corroborate authenticate certify attest witness testify affirm assert declare state express convey communicate transmit impart

    Related Adjectives

    clear precise definite explicit unequivocal unambiguous certain sure decided conclusive straightforward direct obvious unmistakable evident apparent transparent lucid coherent intelligible comprehensible distinct specific well-defined explicit categorical unmistakable undeniable indisputable incontrovertible manifest patent palpable vague obscure uncertain indefinite indistinct cryptic enigmatic puzzling perplexing confusing equivocal dubious questionable suspicious