EQUIVOCAL


Meaning of EQUIVOCAL in English

adj. Function: adjective

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Synonyms: OBSCURE 3, ambiguous, amphibological, tenebrous, uncertain, unclear, unexplicit, unintelligible, vague

Related Words: hazy, indistinct; doubtful, dubious, questionable; indeterminate, multivocal

Idioms: clear as mud

Contrasted Words: clear, distinct, understandable; categorical, explicit, unambiguous, univocal; certain, conclusive

Antonyms: unequivocal

2 characterized by a mixture of opposing feelings FF1C; an equivocal attitude toward the expensive proposal FF1E;

Synonyms: ambivalent

Related Words: uncertain, undecided

Idioms: having mixed ( or divided) feelings

Contrasted Words: assured, certain, decided, sure

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Synonyms: DOUBTFUL 1, ambiguous, borderline, clouded, dubious, fishy, indecisive, open, problematic, suspect

Related Words: disreputable

Idioms: open to question

Contrasted Words: credible

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.