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ambiguity

noun

ˌam-bə-ˈgyü-ə-tē

Definition of ambiguity

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the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning the ambiguity of the clairvoyant's messages from the deceased allowed the grieving relatives to interpret them however they wished

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Recent Examples of ambiguity Nevertheless, across multiple administrations, the United States retained deliberate ambiguity on this front. — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 While Ellis’ book plays with the ambiguity of who the Trawler is, Murphy knows who is behind the killings in the show. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 That ambiguity immediately hooked Hades Films after Hertzberg and Zappa saw Nybroe and King’s proof of concept. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 11 Aug. 2026 When that ability gets constrained, when communication feels censored, when speed is prized over rigor, when ambiguity gets exploited instead of clarified, the meaning of the work itself starts to erode. — Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambiguity

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That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.

— Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025

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In addition to hurting consumers, Bird asserts that the uncertainty, along with Paramount’s $7 million ticking fee, will pull down an industry that’s just starting to get back on its feet.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Businesses and consumers are caught in the middle, facing uncertainty about how much prices may increase.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

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