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)