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ambiguous

Adjective B2 – Upper-Intermediate

Having more than one possible meaning, so it isn't clear which one is intended.

"His ambiguous answer left everyone unsure whether he had actually agreed."

Not to be confused with "ambivalent", which describes mixed feelings rather than unclear meaning.

Synonyms

vague unclear

Antonyms

clear unambiguous