as in ambiguity
the quality or state of having a veiled or uncertain meaning
the opaqueness of the narrative will not bother readers more interested in complex characters than in a gripping yarn
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And someone who struggles with change and ambiguity in a card game will probably also have an aversion to something like pluralism in politics because their brain processes that as chaotic.—
Sean Illing,
Vox,
12 May 2025 -
Meanwhile, India has informally dialed back its historic no-first-use stance, creating ambiguity about its operational doctrine.—
Farah N. Jan,
The Conversation,
10 May 2025
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For leaders, this offers a powerful mindset shift: failure isn’t the enemy—opacity is.—
Alain Hunkins,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Tarte’s Maracuja Juicy Lip Tattoo is a perfect example of these hybrid gloss stains that are not only made to be applied and forgotten about, but also provide you with a lot of options on finish, opacity, and lip shape.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
20 May 2025
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“Opaqueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opaqueness. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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