Synonyms of ambiguous
18 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for ambiguous is unclear. Other synonyms of ambiguous are gray, vague, fuzzy, indistinct and equivocal. The opposite of ambiguous is unambiguous.
Synonyms and similar words for ambiguous
adjectiveOpen to multiple interpretations.
- equivocalHaving two or more equally applicable meanings; capable of double or multiple interpretation.
- unclearAmbiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.
- fuzzyVague or imprecise.
- generic
- grayOf indistinct, disputed or uncertain quality or acceptability.
- impreciseNot precise or exact; containing some error or uncertainty.
- indeterminate
- indefinite
- indistinctHazy or vague.
- murky
- nebulous
- turbidUnclear; confused; obscure.
- uncertain
- undefined
- undefinableNot definable.
- vagueNot having a precise meaning.
- woolly
- imperspicuous archaicVague; unclear; lacking clarity.
Opposite of ambiguous
adjectiveOpen to multiple interpretations.
- unambiguousClear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity.
- clear
Meaning of ambiguous
- adjective Open to multiple interpretations.
- adjective Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
ambiguous in other languages
Questions about synonyms of ambiguous
- What is another word for ambiguous?
- Ambiguous has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as unclear, gray, vague, fuzzy, indistinct, equivocal, turbid and imprecise.
- What is the opposite of ambiguous?
- The opposite of ambiguous is unambiguous. Other antonyms of ambiguous are clear.
- What does ambiguous mean?
- Ambiguous means open to multiple interpretations.
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