Definitions

1. noun

The state or condition of having more than one possible meaning

“The professor pointed out the ambiguity in the sentence, which led to a heated discussion among students.”

2. noun

The quality of being open to more than one interpretation

“The artist’s use of symbolism in the painting introduced an element of ambiguity that added to its mystique.”

3. noun

A situation in which a choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, without clear guidance

“The manager faced a situation of ambiguity when deciding which project to prioritize first.”

4. noun

A situation in which the truth or meaning is unclear

“The detective struggled to untangle the web of ambiguity surrounding the suspect’s alibi.”

5. noun

The quality of being vague or unclear

“The politician’s statement was criticized for its ambiguity, which left many voters confused.”

6. noun

A situation in which a choice has to be made without clear guidance

“The doctor faced a situation of ambiguity when deciding the best course of treatment for the patient.”

7. noun

The quality of being open to multiple interpretations

“The poet’s use of metaphor added an element of ambiguity to the poem, making it more thought-provoking.”

8. noun

A situation in which the truth or meaning is unclear or uncertain

“The lawyer pointed out the ambiguity in the contract, which could be interpreted in different ways.”

9. adjective

Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation

“The ambiguous instructions in the manual led to confusion among users.”

10. adjective

Open to more than one interpretation

“The artist’s use of ambiguous colors created a sense of mystery in the painting.”

11. verb

To make something unclear or ambiguous

“The politician’s statement was accused of ambiguous the issue, rather than clarifying it.”

12. verb

To make something open to multiple interpretations

“The writer ambiguous the plot twist to keep readers guessing.”