1. (adj)equivocal, ambiguous open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead Synonyms: equivocal, ambiguous Antonyms: unambiguous, structured, monosemous
2. (adj)ambiguous having more than one possible meaning Synonyms: equivocal Antonyms: monosemous, unambiguous, structured
3. (adj)ambiguous having no intrinsic or objective meaning; not organized in conventional patterns Synonyms: equivocal Antonyms: structured, monosemous, unambiguous
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'ambiguous'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. ambiguous Equivocal (L. equus, equal, and vox, voice, word) denotes that which may equally well be understood in either of two or more ways. Ambiguous (L. ambi, around, and ago, drive, lead) signif Synonyms: equivocal, ambiguous, enigmatical, indistinct, questionable, doubtful, indefinite, obscure, suspicious, dubious, indeterminate, perplexing, uncertain, enigmatic Antonyms: certain, evident, lucid, perspicuous, unequivocal, clear, indisputable, manifest, plain, unquestionable, distinct, indubitable, obvious, unambiguous, unquestioned