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ambígua
[ɐ̃ˈbiɡwə]
adjective
feminine
pl: ambíguas
ambiguous
1.
Having more than one possible meaning or interpretation; unclear or uncertain in meaning
The statement was ambiguous and could be interpreted in different ways.
A declaração era ambígua e poderia ser interpretada de diferentes formas.
2.
Unclear or doubtful in nature or character; open to multiple interpretations
Her response was ambiguous, leaving everyone uncertain about her true intentions.
Sua resposta foi ambígua, deixando todos incertos sobre suas verdadeiras intenções.
Synonyms
equívoca
obscura
duvidosa
incerta
vaga
Antonyms
clara
precisa
unívoca
definida
explícita
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ambígua
Standard usage across all regions
Portugal
ambígua
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
resposta ambígua - ambiguous answer
situação ambígua - ambiguous situation
linguagem ambígua - ambiguous language
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