ambiguous

Intermediate

/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

adjective
Open to more than one interpretation

ambiguous in a sentence

  • “His ambiguous statement left everyone puzzled.”
  • “We were confused by the ambiguous wording of the message.”
  • “He looked at her with an ambiguous smile.”
  • “Due to the ambiguous nature of the question, it was difficult to choose the right answer.”

What does “ambiguous” mean?

ambiguous (adjective) means open to more than one interpretation. It is pronounced /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "ambiguous" mean?
ambiguous (adjective) means: Open to more than one interpretation
How do you pronounce "ambiguous"?
"ambiguous" is pronounced /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "ambiguous" in a sentence?
Here is "ambiguous" used in a sentence: His ambiguous statement left everyone puzzled.

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