1. A subject, topic, or central idea that is unclear, open to multiple interpretations, or lacks a single definitive meaning
The ambiguous theme of the novel left readers debating its true message for decades.
O tema ambíguo do romance deixou os leitores debatendo sua verdadeira mensagem por décadas.
2. In art, literature, or music: a recurring motif or subject matter that intentionally resists a single interpretation
The artist's use of ambiguous theme in the installation challenged viewers to form their own conclusions.
O uso do tema ambíguo do artista na instalação desafiou os espectadores a formar suas próprias conclusões.