Meaning of the word ambiguous in English
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ambiguous
US /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
UK /æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/
Adjective
1.
open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
Example:
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The ending of the movie was deliberately ambiguous, leaving viewers to ponder its true meaning.
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His reply was rather ambiguous; I couldn't tell if he agreed or disagreed.
2.
unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made
Example:
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The government's policy on the issue remains ambiguous, causing confusion among citizens.
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The instructions were so ambiguous that no one knew how to proceed.
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