ambiguity

• Nom désignant le caractère de ce qui peut recevoir plusieurs interprétations ou dont le sens est incertain, vague ou indéterminé.

A noun referring to the quality of being open to more than one interpretation, or having an unclear or uncertain meaning.

1. Uncertainty of meaningB2formal

   The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.

   ambiguïté (incertitude de sens)

   • The ambiguity of the statement led to confusion among the team.
   • Legal documents must avoid ambiguity to prevent misinterpretation.
   • His answer was full of ambiguity, leaving us unsure of his intentions.

   Synonymesambivalencedoubtfulnessequivocationindeterminacyinexactnessobscurityuncertaintyvagueness

   Antonymesclaritydefinitenessexactnessprecisionunambiguity

2. Vagueness or doubtB2formal

   A situation where something is unclear or not definite.

   ambiguïté (incertitude)

   • There is some ambiguity about the exact date of the event.
   • The ambiguity in the contract terms caused a dispute.
   • She tried to resolve the ambiguity by asking for clarification.

   Synonymesdoubtfulnessdubiousnessobscurityuncertaintyunclearnessvagueness

   Antonymescertaintyclaritydefinitenessprecision