Definition

In a way that is not clear or can be understood in more than one way.

Example

The instructions were written ambiguously, leading to confusion among the team members.

Conversation

Did you understand the teacher's explanation about the project?

Not really, it was quite confusing.

Yeah, she spoke so ambiguously that I couldn't follow.

Same here! I think we should ask her for clarification.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ambiguously → It is formed from "ambiguitas" (from Latin, meaning uncertainty or doubt) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "ambiguously" means in a manner that is uncertain or open to multiple interpretations.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'ambiguity' which means uncertainty, and remember that 'ambiguously' describes doing something in an uncertain way.

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