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ambiguous

The word “ambiguous” has 4 syllables: am-big-u-ous

It's pronounced as /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

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In the thesaurus, “ambiguous” has 89 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ambiguous along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ambiguous

Antonyms for ambiguous

Meanings of ambiguous

  • adjective
    1. Open to multiple interpretations.
    2. Vague and unclear.
    3. (of persons) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.

Example Sentences

  • His answer was ambiguous, leaving everyone uncertain about his true opinion.
  • The law is written in an ambiguous way that can cause confusion.
  • She gave an ambiguous smile that was hard to interpret.
  • The contract contained ambiguous terms that needed clarification.
  • The teacher’s instructions were ambiguous, so the students asked for more details.

On this page you'll find 126 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ambiguous, such as: Delphic, abstruse, accessible, appreciable, arcane, baffling, beclouded.

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