Entry Word: equivocal

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged <the evidence that this latest diet really results in lasting weight loss is certainly equivocal> — see doubtful 2
2 having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning <his demand that I promptly pay what I owe him ended with the equivocal threat “or else”> — see obscure 1