Meaning & Definition of word "Ambiguous"

adjective:

• 1. Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
  • Example: The instructions were ambiguous, leaving many students confused about what to do.
• 2. Having a double meaning or being unclear because of the lack of precision.
  • Example: His ambiguous remarks led to misunderstandings among his colleagues.
• 3. Difficult to assign a definite value or meaning.
  • Example: The law’s ambiguous language has caused legal experts to debate its implications for years.
• 4. Not clear in meaning; vague.
  • Example: Her ambiguous answer did not satisfy the interviewer’s question.
• 5. Capable of being interpreted in more than one way.
  • Example: The film’s ending was intentionally ambiguous, prompting discussions among viewers.