amˈbigyəwəs, aam- adjective
Etymology: Latin ambiguus, from ambigere to wander about, waver, dispute, from ambi- around, about + -igere (from agere to drive, lead, act, do) — more at ambi- , agent
: characterized by, suggestive of, or exhibiting ambiguity
the ambiguous wording of a message
an ambiguous smile
an ambiguous position
specifically : capable of being classified in two or more categories
an ambiguous insect
Synonyms: see obscure