Ambiguous

Pronunciation: /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

Ambiguous (adjective)

  1. Having more than one possible meaning, making it difficult to understand clearly.
  2. Causing confusion because it can be interpreted in different ways.

Examples

  • The instructions were ambiguous and led to confusion.
  • Her response was ambiguous, leaving everyone unsure.

Common collocations: ambiguous meaning, ambiguous situation, ambiguous statement, ambiguous language, ambiguous response