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Definition ambiguous in British English

ambiguous adjective

adjective
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
1

not clear and therefore capable of being understood in more than one way

Example

The wording of his statement was highly ambiguous.

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2

confusing or not definite, and therefore difficult to understand

Example

Their position in society remains ambiguous.

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Definition ambiguous in British English