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ambiguous

adjective
Sayam-BIG-yoo-usUK/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/AUS/æmˈbɪɡ.jʉ.əs/

2 meanings of ambiguous

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  1. 1
    unclear meaningadjective
    Having more than one possible meaning, so it is not clear what is meant.

    The sign was ambiguous, so we did not know which way to go.

    His answer was ambiguous, and nobody could tell if he meant yes or no.

    Similarunclear, vague, uncertain, equivocal, indefinite

    Oppositeclear, unambiguous

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  2. 2
    undecidedadjectiveobsolete
    Of a person, not sure what to think and not choosing either side.
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Origin

It comes from a Latin word meaning "moving from side to side" or "of doubtful nature".