AMBIGUITY Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

ambiguity

noun

ˌam-bə-ˈgyü-ə-tē

Definition of ambiguity

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 Building an international band that includes Eiko Ishibashi, Jim O’Rourke, and a whistler, the Australian guitarist shapes longform spells of emotional and musical ambiguity. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 Surely the infantile nature of it seems designed to appeal to one figure and one figure alone, which leads to an ambiguity left open during Rubio’s presentation. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 Either way, Rahimi balances the character’s clear vulnerability with just enough ambiguity about his plans for the school, accentuated through Majidi’s restrained and naturalistic approach. — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 Keep it brief, clear and consistent There’s no room for ambiguity when teaching boys not to rape or assault girls. — Katie Hurley, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ambiguity

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Noun

That intrigue and mysteriousness still rest in the canyon walls today.

— Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 13 Sep. 2025

Definition of mysteriousness

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Admirers viewed him as a capable leader who could steer the nation through global uncertainties, the image carefully crafted by the mainstream media.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Taiwanese officials and companies described these systems as a way to introduce uncertainty and danger for an approaching force.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

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