ambiguous

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ambiguous

(adjective)

Meaning

having more than one meaning

Example

"The teacher's instructions were ambiguous, leaving the students confused."

Synonyms

unclearvagueindeterminate

Antonyms

cleardefinitecertain

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'ambiguus', meaning 'doubtful or uncertain'.
Related word forms
  • noun: ambiguity
  • adverb: ambiguously

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