Meaning
ambiguous; unclear
- having more than one possible meaning
- unclear or hard to interpret
- not direct or easy to understand
In a sentence
Il suo messaggio era molto ambiguo ieri.
His message was very ambiguous yesterday.
Perché fai un sorriso così ambiguo?
Why are you giving such an ambiguous smile?
La risposta non è ambigua per me.
The answer is not ambiguous for me.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ambiguo | masculine · singular |
| ambigua | feminine · singular |
| ambigui | masculine · plural |
| ambigue | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used for messages, answers, behavior, or situations.
- Not always negative: it can simply mean unclear.
- Remember agreement: ambiguo, ambigua, ambigui, ambigue.