Ambiguous synonyms | Best 53 synonyms for ambiguous

problematic

Not settled; yet to be determined; uncertain

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vague

Not clear in meaning or expression; inexplicit.

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equivocal

Uncertain, as an indication or sign; doubtful, incongruous.

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confusable

Able to be confused.

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obscure (related)

Not readily noticed or seen; inconspicuous:

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amphibolic

Of or resembling the mineral amphibole.

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unsettled

Disturbed, upset.

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at issue

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doubtful

Not clearly predictable; uncertain; unsure

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uncertain

Not definite or determined; vague

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unclear

Ambiguous; liable to more than one interpretation.

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borderline

Showing bad taste.

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inconclusive

Not conclusive or final; not leading to a definite result

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problematical

Dubious or ambiguous

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equivocatory

Indicating, or characterized by, equivocation.

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polysemantic

Having multiple meanings.

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indefinite

Uncertain; undecided:

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unsure

Precarious; unstable; unreliable.

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delphic

(Greek Mythology) Of or relating to Delphi or to the oracle of Apollo at Delphi.

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dubious

Of questionable character:

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cloudy

Uncertain; unclear.

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inexplicit

Not explicit; vague; indefinite; general

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nebulous

Cloudy, misty, or hazy.

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chancy

Subject to chance; random

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clouded

Filled with clouds.

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dubitable

Subject to doubt or question; uncertain.

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indecisive

Not decisive; not conclusive or final

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indeterminate

Not yet settled, concluded, or known; doubtful or inconclusive

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questionable

Not definitely as specified; uncertain

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iffy

(Informal) Not definite; containing doubtful elements; dependent upon varying conditions

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in doubt

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in-question

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certain (related)

Not great; calculable:

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unequivocal (antonym)

Unambiguous; without equivocation or ambiguity; singularly clear, unmistakable, or unquestionable

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antinomic

Exhibiting or pertaining to antinomy; contradictory.

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ill-defined (related)

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unhelpful (related)

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clear (related)

Free from doubt or confusion; certain:

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irrelevant (related)

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cryptic

(Zoology) Well camouflaged; having good camouflage.

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definite (antonym)

The definition of definite is something that has limits, is clear in meaning, absolutely true and positive.

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lucid (antonym)

Clear to the mind; readily understood

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explicit (antonym)

Fully and clearly expressed; leaving nothing implied:

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unambiguous (antonym)

Clear, and having no uncertainty or ambiguity

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imprecise (related)

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ambivalent (related)

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suggestive (related)

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anachronistic (related)

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paradoxical (related)

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unspecific (related)

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enigmatic

Defying description.

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contradictory (related)

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