meaning of ambiguous
obscure, dark, vague, enigmatic, cryptic, ambiguous, equivocal mean not clearly understandable. obscure implies a hiding or veiling of meaning through some inadequacy of expression or withholding of full knowledge. dark implies an imperfect or clouded revelation often with ominous or sinister suggestion. He looked at her with an ambiguous smile. 2  Due to the ambiguous nature of the question, it was difficult to choose the right answer. 3  the ambiguous position of women in modern society. 4  Greater familiarity with this artist makes one's assessment of him more tentative rather than less.