ambiguity
noun/ˌæmbɪˈɡjuɪti/
Frequency rank: #8,812 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; uncertainty of meaning.
Example sentence
The ambiguity in his instructions confused the entire team.
Synonyms & related words
- vagueness
- uncertainty
- obscurity
- unclearness
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