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ambiguous

/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
adjective
  1. Open to multiple interpretations.

    "The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision."

    Similar: equivocal

  2. Vague and unclear.

    "He gave an ambiguous answer."

  3. (of persons) Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.

Synonymsequivocal
Antonymsclear, precise, unambiguous, unambiguous

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