ambiguous

adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: am-big-u-ous (4)

English Definition

Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.

Example Sentence

His reply to my question was ambiguous.

US IPA /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

UK IPA /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

equivocal unclear vague obscure cryptic

clear unambiguous explicit definite