as in cryptic
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
the exact reason for the change in plans is ambiguous, but I suspect it has something to do with money
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ambiguous information
ambivalent information
uncertain information
vague information
unclear information
inconclusive information
an ambiguous attitude
an ambivalent attitude
an enigmatic attitude
an ambient attitude
an elusive attitude
an indecisive attitude
an ambiguous legacy
a mixed legacy
a controversial legacy
a questionable legacy
a contradictory legacy
an uncertain legacy
an ambiguous statement
a vague statement
a nebulous statement
a mysterious statement
a cryptic statement
an imprecise statement
an ambiguous position
an indeterminable position
an unspecified position
an indecisive position
an undefined position
an uncertain position
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Recent Examples of ambiguous
However, when Mercury takes a detour through ambiguous Pisces — or through over-arching Sagittarius — thoughts and communication shift entirely.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
That version is monumental — but this one reminds you that one of Tweedy’s best-ever anthems of ambiguous ache was underneath it all along.
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—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of the runic sequences consisted of ambiguous markings, and minor damage on certain sections further complicated analysis.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
Their reasoning is ambiguous and the move is likely to put moderate Republicans facing reelection in swing districts in an uncomfortable position.
—Lee Hamilton, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 13 Feb. 2025
That version is monumental — but this one reminds you that one of Tweedy’s best-ever anthems of ambiguous ache was underneath it all along.
2.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of the runic sequences consisted of ambiguous markings, and minor damage on certain sections further complicated analysis.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025
Their reasoning is ambiguous and the move is likely to put moderate Republicans facing reelection in swing districts in an uncomfortable position.
—Lee Hamilton, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambiguous
Adjective
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Tell me more about the album’s title—is it supposed to be a little cryptic?—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2025
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Prologue was first announced in 2019 with a cryptic trailer that showed a first-person view of a storm crashing through a dark forest.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Everything feels absurd and animated by obscure cosmic forces.—
Willing Davidson,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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After years in obscure so-so movies playing Chopin and Byron, and in some respectable Merchant Ivory ones, the surprise star of last year's Four Weddings and a Funeral and this year's Nine Months and The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain has lately been having a bad life.—
Candace Bushnell,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But doctors have begun to suspect that this year's flu season—the most severe in over 15 years—has taken a yet darker turn for children.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Master of maturation Andrea Wilson adds her own tasting notes, describing baking spice, dark fruit, toffee, fragrant citrus, and floral notes on the palate, followed by a round, complex finish.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Despite its enigmatic nature, Rafflesia species have long been used for medicinal purposes by Indigenous Peoples and, more recently, as a source of revenue generated by ecotourism.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Love planet Venus starts retrograding in your enigmatic eighth house on March 1, prompting a review of the hidden underbelly of all your closest bonds.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Asking about frustrations in a broad, theoretical sense is too vague to elicit actionable insights.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Forcing schools to teach only the views supported by the federal government amounts to a violation of free speech, the organizations say, and the directive is so vague that schools don’t know what practices cross the line.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In the game, Abby is introduced as a woman on a mysterious mission alongside her friends Mel (Ariela Barer), Nora (Tati Gabrielle), Owen (Spencer Lord) and Manny (Danny Ramirez).—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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There have been numerous mysterious fires and explosions in Russia since Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The scope of tariffs remain unclear currently, beyond China many tariffs are proposed but not yet implemented.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The next phase of the ceasefire remains unclear Before the current stage of the ceasefire expires Mar. 2, Hamas is meant to return the remains of four Israeli hostages this coming Thursday, and Israel is meant to release more Palestinian detainees and prisoners Saturday.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Depths are a murky environment with unique gameplay mechanics tied to darkness and light, so players better not skimp on lanterns and torches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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Culture Ministry officials are also debating whether some statues with murky provenance could be fakes.—
Mike Ives,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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