ambiguous — having more than one possible meaning; unclear or inexact
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having more than one possible meaning; unclear or inexact
Pronunciation (IPA): /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
Korean meaning: 애매한, 모호한, 둘 이상의 의미로 해석될 수 있는
Korean pronunciation: 앰**비**규어스
Example Sentences
- The teacher's ambiguous feedback made students wonder if they passed or failed.
- His ambiguous text 'See you later 😉' left her wondering if it was a date or just friendship.
- The contract's ambiguous terms led to a lengthy legal dispute.
ambiguous
ADJECTIVE//æmˈbɪɡjuəs//
having more than one possible meaning; unclear or inexact
having more than one possible meaning; unclear or inexact
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Origin
From Latin 'ambiguus' meaning 'uncertain' or 'doubtful', derived from 'ambigere' (to wander around, to doubt), combining 'ambi-' (both/around) and 'agere' (to drive/act).
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“The teacher's ambiguous feedback made students wonder if they passed or failed.”
“His ambiguous text 'See you later 😉' left her wondering if it was a date or just friendship.”
“The contract's ambiguous terms led to a lengthy legal dispute.”
“When asked about his weekend plans, his ambiguous reply of 'maybe something fun' told us absolutely nothing.”
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