Added 9 October 2026
ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs/ adjective
In Latin: ambiguus Wiktionary
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Open to multiple interpretations.
The politician was criticized for his ambiguous statements and lack of precision.
- Hesitant; uncertain; not taking sides.
Origin
From Latin ambiguus (“moving from side to side, of doubtful nature”), from ambigere (“to go about, wander, doubt”), from ambi- (“around, about, on both sides”) + agere (“to drive, move”).
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