Vocabulary Word
Word: ambiguous
Definition: unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation
Definition: unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpretation
Sentences Containing 'ambiguous'
Then again, Stubb was one of those odd sort of humorists, whose jollity is sometimes so curiously ambiguous, as to put all inferiors on their guard in the matter of obeying them.
With the ultimate fates of the only two other members being left highly ambiguous, this effecitvely marked the end of the organisation.
Mann's vast composition is erudite, subtle, ambitious, but, most of all, ambiguous; since its original publication it has been subject to a variety of critical assessments.
In cases where no ambiguous article or substatute could be invoked, previous decisions by the Board of Punishments might function as "precedents".
The actual boundary is ambiguous because of the shifting creek.
Rice Flower is an ambiguous plant name which may refer to:
Aderca's attitude toward fascism is said to have been more ambiguous than his stance on antisemitism.
People of Middle East and South Asian descent historically occupied an ambiguous racial status in the United States.
The Swiss press has also dubbed him with the slightly more ambiguous title, "The World's least-known Scot".
(In the episode "Chronophasia", Æon is apparently killed repeatedly by a monstrous baby, but the reality of these events is ambiguous.
In an ambiguous ending, he is released and goes back to his pleasant life, or that is just a delusion that he has while dying of cold and hunger.
As a result the maps become ambiguous in their representation.
Heavily influenced by the French New Wave, it was the dreamlike story of a standup comedian (played by Warren Beatty) on the run from sinister, ambiguous forces.
Part of Kynaston's appeal may have been his ambiguous sexuality.
Venona has added information—some unequivocal, some ambiguous—to several espionage cases.
It is a subtype of "leukemia of ambiguous lineage".
Some of Dhruva's enemies possess a bit more ambiguous personalities and are known to sometimes fight against him while supporting him on other occasions.
The circumstances of Amy's death remain ambiguous, though the episode shows her taking her own life, in a bid to curtail his ambitions to marry Elizabeth.
Taking advantage of the ambiguous situation, many peddlers set up shop, sometimes permanently, all over the archways, into the street and into the Zocalo itself.
She is the tenth and final survivor; although it was ambiguous if she survived at the end of the movie.
Her attempts to stop the subway is left ambiguous however, as the film cuts to black just as she pulls on the emergency brake.
The ending of the novel is ambiguous: Duddy's selfishness and ruthless materialism, which supersede his love for Yvette, are obviously negative qualities.
"Misses" has been used but is ambiguous as this is a commonly used plural for "Miss".
Within this state of conflict the propagation of obscure and ambiguous destinies is carried on from generation to generation."
Caine wrote, "...I decided that if my on-screen appearance was going to be an issue, then I would use it to bring out all Horatio's ambiguous sexuality."
This leap is ambiguous, it is not explicitly stated that either or both is killed.
Federal liberal politicians stated that the ambiguous wording of the 1995 referendum question was the primary impetus in the bill's drafting.
Early during the series he had an emotional and ambiguous relationship with his Sergeant Tess Gallagher.
Additionally, he was very prolific, revised works multiple times, and left ambiguous fragments with no title or notes.
Whedon is a fan of Stephen Sondheim, and used him as the inspiration for much of the music, particularly with the episode's ambiguous ending.
"Native" or "Native Canadian" is an ambiguous term, but people frequently use it in conversation or informal writing.
Ambiguous Communication - initiation, reinitiating and rejection or relationships my keep hope alive.
Some authors translate Hr./Zr.Ms. as "HNMS" but that abbreviation is ambiguous: the "N" might stand for "Netherlands" or "Norway".
While acknowledging the value of an ambiguous ending, "there's a difference between mystery and confusion."
Although records are very ambiguous, there are some grounds for thinking that this courtyard may have been occupied by a succession of coach-makers.
The signal from an incremental encoder is cyclical, thus ambiguous, and requires counting of cycles to maintain absolute position within the travel range.
Hence the word Keralite is often used in the same context, though a proper definition is ambiguous.
Nin pursues an extremely intense, ambiguous, sexually charged friendship with her.
The ability of a leader to be able to lead well in a wide range of circumstances especially new, changing and ambiguous situations.
The Augustan poets frequently play with the ambiguous dual meaning of "lympha" as both "water source" and "nymph".
However, Byatt showed that confusion over the true identity of "C. oxyacantha" remained, and the name was formally rejected as ambiguous by the International Botanical Congress.
This is not a test of artistic ability, but try to copy the designs as well as you can" would confront the subject with an ambiguous problem to solve.
But the Appellate Division ruled that the phrase "having for its annual regatta," as used in the Deed of Gift, is ambiguous.
Taking place in the 21st century (the ambiguous year 20XX), "Mega Man 7" begins directly after the events of "Mega Man 6".
In some cases, noun phrases or quantifiers can act as modifiers:
Ambiguous and dangling modifiers.
His "membership" and his easy departure leave the situation ambiguous.
Erikson has stated that he has kept the history of his world purposefully ambiguous.
The trio travel to Tunis, to meet with another of Molly's informants, the ambiguous (or morals and intent) Jean-Pierre Desperois.
The market could then price the spread between these and old (potentially more ambiguous) credit default swaps (CDS).)
An early text, its status has been ambiguous due to its ritualistic character.
