as in ambiguousness
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
That ambiguity focuses attention on the strike’s legitimacy, in both domestic and international law.
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Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
But the resulting ambiguity can fuel tensions as well.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
The divide between the sexes seems to be widening, with many individuals reluctant to find themselves in the gray area in between, where ambiguity could lead to criticism or social ostracism.
—Jerry Colonna, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In the best moments of season four — there are several really great moments — that sentimentality comes with an element of tension, ambiguity, or messiness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
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Andreas Kluth, Mercury News, 28 June 2025
But the resulting ambiguity can fuel tensions as well.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 29 June 2025
The divide between the sexes seems to be widening, with many individuals reluctant to find themselves in the gray area in between, where ambiguity could lead to criticism or social ostracism.
—Jerry Colonna, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
In the best moments of season four — there are several really great moments — that sentimentality comes with an element of tension, ambiguity, or messiness.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambiguity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiguity
uncertainty
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With so many issues still up in the air, though — including the missing permits and the uncertainty around what capacity the ground can open at — Barca have not been able to start any ticket sales for matches.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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The much delayed, years-long renovation of the UN buildings, which has overrun its budget by as much as 118 million CHF ($144 million), adds a layer of uncertainty to the otherwise neatly sophisticated decor.—
Isabelle Mayault,
The Dial,
8 July 2025
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“Ambiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiguity. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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