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Ambiguous

A-MBIH-gyoo-uhs

/æˈmbɪɡjuːʌs/

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Syllable breakdown

ambiguous

Dictionary meaning

Open to two or more interpretations.

Examples

  • That sign is totally ambiguous.

Synonyms: equivocal

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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