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
The postwar order had once been more tolerant of ambiguity in international rules and institutions.
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Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
That ambiguity leaves major producers like ArcelorMittal with a mixed outlook.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 28 July 2025
The Emcee’s numbers, by contrast, are characterized by ambiguity, irony, and uneasiness.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2025
This ensures no ambiguity around what success looks like at each stage.
Sales Scripts & Communication:
Every stage that involves interaction needs structured communication tools.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Stacie E. Goddard, Foreign Affairs, 28 July 2025
That ambiguity leaves major producers like ArcelorMittal with a mixed outlook.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 28 July 2025
The Emcee’s numbers, by contrast, are characterized by ambiguity, irony, and uneasiness.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 27 July 2025
This ensures no ambiguity around what success looks like at each stage.
Sales Scripts & Communication:
Every stage that involves interaction needs structured communication tools.
—Ryan Hohman, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ambiguity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiguity
uncertainty
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Tools are specifically tailored to the experiences of a performer such as getting in and out of character, managing stage fright, and coping with rejection and job uncertainty.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Market watchers are predicting another rally for gold after U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the metal would be exempt from new tariffs — even as some uncertainty lingers.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Ambiguity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambiguity. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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