equivocal
adjective
equiv·o·cal
i-ˈkwi-və-kəl
1
a
: subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
an equivocal statement
b
: uncertain as an indication or sign
equivocal evidence
2
a
: of uncertain nature or classification
equivocal shapes
b
: of uncertain disposition toward a person or thing : undecided
an equivocal attitude
c
: of doubtful advantage, genuineness, or moral rectitude
equivocal behavior
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