as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the deliberate obliqueness of his reply left her wondering
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ambiguity
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But the resulting ambiguity can fuel tensions as well.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025 -
The divide between the sexes seems to be widening, with many individuals reluctant to find themselves in the gray area in between, where ambiguity could lead to criticism or social ostracism.—
Jerry Colonna,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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“Obliqueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obliqueness. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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