ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
English C1 · AdvancedadjectiveCommunication
ambiguous (adjective) means having more than one possible meaning.
Persian: مبهم، دوپهلو
Meaning of ambiguous
| Word | ambiguous |
|---|---|
| Definition | having more than one possible meaning |
| Persian | مبهم، دوپهلو |
| Pronunciation | /æmˈbɪɡjuəs/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
The contract wording was ambiguous.
عبارتبندی قرارداد مبهم بود.
Word forms of ambiguous
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | ambiguous |
| noun | ambiguity |
| adverb | ambiguously |
Synonyms of ambiguous
unclear, vague
Opposites of ambiguous
clear, explicit
Common phrases with ambiguous
- deliberately ambiguous
- an ambiguous answer
- morally ambiguous
Related English words
articulateto express ideas clearly in words · C1coherentlogical, clear and easy to follow · C1elaboratevery detailed and carefully planned; to add more detail · C1nuancea very small difference in meaning, feeling or colour · C1wherebyby which; according to which · C1whilstat the same time as; although (formal) · C1convinceto make someone believe something or agree to do something · B2debatea formal discussion where people give different opinions · B2
Questions about ambiguous
What does ambiguous mean?
ambiguous (adjective) means having more than one possible meaning.
What is the Persian meaning of ambiguous?
ambiguous means مبهم، دوپهلو in Persian.
What level is the word ambiguous?
ambiguous is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for ambiguous?
Words close in meaning to ambiguous include unclear, vague.
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