ambiguous

adjective  C1
Plain meaning

not clear because it can be understood in more than one way

Exam-register meaning

open to multiple interpretations due to unclear wording, evidence, or context

In context
generalHis message was ambiguous, so I did not know whether he agreed.
examAmbiguous legal language can create uncertainty for both citizens and courts.
Common collocations
ambiguous statementambiguous wordingremain ambiguous
Watch out
Do not confuse 'ambiguous' with 'ambitious'. Ambiguous means unclear; ambitious means having high goals.
Word family
ambiguity (noun)ambiguously (adverb)ambiguous (adjective)
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