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ambiguously

 

[ æmˈbɪɡjʊəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a way that allows for more than one interpretation; not clearly defined or determined.

Synonyms

equivocally, uncertainly, vaguely

Examples of usage

  • She answered ambiguously when asked about her future plans.
  • He spoke ambiguously, leaving us unsure of his true intentions.
  • The terms of the contract were written ambiguously, leading to misunderstandings.
Context #2 | Adverb

used in a sentence

In a way that is open to several possible meanings or interpretations.

Synonyms

cryptically, doubtfully, obscurely

Examples of usage

  • The message was delivered ambiguously, causing confusion among the audience.
  • Her actions were interpreted ambiguously by different people.
  • He communicated ambiguously, making it hard to understand his message.

Translations

Translations of the word "ambiguously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ambiguamente

🇮🇳 अस्पष्ट रूप से

🇩🇪 zweideutig

🇮🇩 ambigu

🇺🇦 двозначно

🇵🇱 dwuznacznie

🇯🇵 曖昧に (aimai ni)

🇫🇷 de manière ambiguë

🇪🇸 ambiguamente

🇹🇷 belirsiz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 모호하게 (mohohage)

🇸🇦 بشكل غامض

🇨🇿 dvojznačně

🇸🇰 dvojznačne

🇨🇳 模糊地 (móhú de)

🇸🇮 dvoumno

🇮🇸 tvírætt

🇰🇿 қосмағыналы

🇬🇪 ორაზროვნად

🇦🇿 qeyri-müəyyən şəkildə

🇲🇽 ambiguamente

Word origin

The word 'ambiguously' is derived from the adjective 'ambiguous', which comes from the Latin word 'ambigere' meaning 'to go about'. The term 'ambiguous' has been used in English since the 16th century to describe something that can be understood in more than one way. Over time, the adverb 'ambiguously' was formed to describe actions or communication that are not clearly defined or determined.

See also: unambiguous, unambiguously.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,169, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.